For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,376 students in Mccreary County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Mccreary County, KY are Pine Knot Elementary School and Whitley City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mccreary County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Mccreary County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Mccreary County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine Knot Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6519 S Hwy 1651
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2511
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2511
Grades: PK-5
| 825 students
Rank: #22.
Whitley City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2819 N Hwy 27
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 376-2690
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 376-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Mccreary County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
70 Eagle Road
Parkers Lake, KY 42634
(606) 376-2305
Parkers Lake, KY 42634
(606) 376-2305
Grades: K-5
| 116 students
Mccreary Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
400 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-1477
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-1477
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2819 North Hwy 27
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 354-3590
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 354-3590
Grades: PK
| 50 students
119 East Hwy 92
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-3590
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-3590
Grades: PK
| 83 students
Pine Knot Career Institute High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
132 Job Corps Road
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-4250
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
6519 S Hwy 1651
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 376-2511
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 376-2511
Grades: 4-6
| 392 students
119 East Hwy 2792
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161
Grades: K-3
| 535 students
30 Smithtown School Rd
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-2222
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-2222
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
145 Hume Dr
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5385
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5385
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
180 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5081
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5081
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mccreary County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Mccreary County, KY include Pine Knot Elementary School and Whitley City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mccreary County?
2 public preschools are located in Mccreary County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mccreary County?
Mccreary 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).
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