Best Mercer County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,225 students in Mercer County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Mercer County, KY are Burgin Independent School and Mercer County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Mercer County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burgin Independent School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
440 E Main St
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282
Grades: PK-12
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Mercer County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
741 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
Grades: PK-2
| 730 students
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Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
401 E Main St
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282
Grades: 6-12
| 219 students
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Grades: PK-K
| 270 students
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
433 E Lexington St
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-8415
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7076 Old Boonesboro Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7100
Grades: 9
| 227 students
961 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-4364
Grades: 6-10
| 16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Mercer County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Mercer County, KY include Burgin Independent School and Mercer County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mercer County?
2 public preschools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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