For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,208 students in Johnson County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Johnson County, KY are Highland Elementary School, Flat Gap Elementary School and W R Castle Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Johnson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
649 Us 23 South
Staffordsville, KY 41256
(606) 297-3674
Staffordsville, KY 41256
(606) 297-3674
Grades: PK-6
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Flat Gap Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Ky Rt 689
Flatgap, KY 41219
(606) 265-3110
Flatgap, KY 41219
(606) 265-3110
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3936 Us 23 N
Wittensville, KY 41274
(606) 297-3738
Wittensville, KY 41274
(606) 297-3738
Grades: PK-6
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Porter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7210 Us 321 S
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-2545
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-2545
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Rank: #55.
Paintsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Grades: PK-6
| 433 students
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Euclid Ave
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2541
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2541
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8446 Ky Rt 40 E
Williamsport, KY 41271
(606) 789-5050
Williamsport, KY 41271
(606) 789-5050
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
305 Second St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Johnson County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Johnson County, KY include Highland Elementary School, Flat Gap Elementary School and W R Castle Memorial Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Johnson County?
6 public preschools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% 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 Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Johnson County include: Highland Elementary School vs. Paintsville Elementary School, Paintsville Elementary School vs. Highland Elementary School, Porter Elementary School vs. W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
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