For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 499 students in Livingston County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Livingston County, KY are South Livingston Elementary School and North Livingston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Livingston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 Cutoff Rd
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-3500
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
North Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1372 Us 60 E
Burna, KY 42028
(270) 988-4000
Burna, KY 42028
(270) 988-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Livingston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
(270) 362-8829
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
(270) 362-8829
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1250 Us Hwy 60w
Ledbetter, KY 42058
(270) 928-4405
Ledbetter, KY 42058
(270) 928-4405
Grades: PK-6
| 187 students
712 Court St
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-2330
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-2330
Grades: K-6
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Livingston County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Livingston County, KY include South Livingston Elementary School and North Livingston Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Livingston County?
2 public preschools are located in Livingston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Livingston County include: North Livingston Elementary School vs. South Livingston Elementary School, South Livingston Elementary School vs. North Livingston Elementary School
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