For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 8,878 students in Kenton County, KY. The top ranked public preschools in Kenton County, KY are Beechwood Elementary School, Kenton Elementary School and R C Hinsdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenton County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Kenton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Kenton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beechwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Grades: PK-6
| 752 students
Rank: #22.
Kenton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11246 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-3781
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-3781
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #33.
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
440 Dudley Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-8226
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-8226
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Ft Wright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #55.
White's Tower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2977 Harris Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-9668
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-9668
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #66.
Ryland Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3845 Stewart Dr
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9270
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9270
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #77.
Piner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2845 Piner Ridge Rd
Morning View, KY 41063
(859) 356-2155
Morning View, KY 41063
(859) 356-2155
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #88.
River Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2772 Amsterdam Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5260
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5260
Grades: PK-5
| 931 students
Rank: #99.
James A Caywood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 Turkeyfoot Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7062
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7062
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1010.
Taylor Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5907 Taylor Mill Rd
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-2566
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-2566
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #1111.
Summit View Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5006 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 359-9600
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 359-9600
Grades: PK-8
| 1,431 students
Rank: #1212.
Beechgrove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1029 Bristow Rd
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 371-1636
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 371-1636
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #1313.
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
512 Oak St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-2100
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 464 students
Rank: #1414.
Arnett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3552 Kimberly Dr
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1488
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1488
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: n/an/a
Biggs Early Childhood Education Center
Magnet School
1124 Scott Blvd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Grades: PK
| 280 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
Magnet School
450 Bartlett Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2427
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2427
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Kenton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Boone County Schools Ignite Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
37 Atlantic Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 283-1003
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 283-1003
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Holmes Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
25th And Madison
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Grades: 8-9
| 700 students
Ignite Institute (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
37 Atlantic Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 817-3570
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 817-3570
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Kenton Central Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1030 Old State Rd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
Kenton County Academies Of Innovation & Technical (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3234 Turkey Foot Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-2266
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-2266
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
150 Adela St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
North Key Community Care (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888
Grades: 2-12
| 11 students
Northkey Com Care Intensive Services High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-1900
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-1900
Grades: 12
| 20 students
5006 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4700
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
5002 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4800
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
4041 Visalia Rd
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-5839
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-5839
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kenton County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Kenton County, KY include Beechwood Elementary School, Kenton Elementary School and R C Hinsdale Elementary School. Kenton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public preschools are located in Kenton County?
16 public preschools are located in Kenton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenton County?
Kenton County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Kenton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kenton County include: James A Caywood Elementary School vs. Beechgrove Elementary School, White's Tower Elementary School vs. Kenton Elementary School, Kenton Elementary School vs. White's Tower Elementary School
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