For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,486 students in Barren County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Barren County, KY are North Jackson Elementary School, Temple Hill Elementary School and South Green Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barren County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Barren County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Barren County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2002 North Jackson Highway
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-2300
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Temple Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8788 Tompkinsville Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 427-2611
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 427-2611
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
South Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 James T Rogers Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #44.
Red Cross Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Parkview Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-2400
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 707 students
Rank: #55.
Austin Tracy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2477 Austin Tracy Rd
Lucas, KY 42156
(270) 646-2236
Lucas, KY 42156
(270) 646-2236
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Rank: #66.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 Scottie Drive
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #77.
Hiseville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
149 Cardinal Blvd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 453-2611
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 453-2611
Grades: PK-6
| 308 students
Rank: #88.
Eastern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4601 New Salem Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
Rank: #99.
Park City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45 Indian Mill Rd
Park City, KY 42160
(270) 749-5665
Park City, KY 42160
(270) 749-5665
Grades: PK-6
| 382 students
Rank: #1010.
Caverna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1106 N Dixie Hwy
Cave City, KY 42127
(270) 773-3671
Cave City, KY 42127
(270) 773-3671
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Barren County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4601 New Salem Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Grades: K-6
| 391 students
317 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3926
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3926
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
629 West cherry street
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Glasgow Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1601 Columbia Avenue
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
692 W Cherry St
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Barren County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Barren County, KY include North Jackson Elementary School, Temple Hill Elementary School and South Green Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Barren County?
10 public preschools are located in Barren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barren County?
Barren County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Barren County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Barren County include: Temple Hill Elementary School vs. South Green Elementary School, Eastern Elementary School vs. Highland Elementary School, Austin Tracy Elementary School vs. South Green Elementary School
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