For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,224 students in Pulaski County, KY. The top ranked public preschools in Pulaski County, KY are Shopville Elementary School, Northern Elementary School and Hopkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Pulaski County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shopville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Shopville Rd.
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6155 Hwy 39
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 423-1040
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 423-1040
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Hopkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
210 May St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-8707
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-8707
Grades: PK-4
| 650 students
Rank: #44.
Science Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6007 N Hwy 27
Science Hill, KY 42553
(606) 423-3341
Science Hill, KY 42553
(606) 423-3341
Grades: PK-8
| 476 students
Rank: #55.
Burnside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 East Lakeshore Drive
Burnside, KY 42519
(606) 561-4250
Burnside, KY 42519
(606) 561-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #66.
Nancy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 Hwy 196
Nancy, KY 42544
(606) 636-6338
Nancy, KY 42544
(606) 636-6338
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #77.
Eubank Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
285 W Hwy 70
Eubank, KY 42567
(606) 379-2712
Eubank, KY 42567
(606) 379-2712
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: n/an/a
Memorial Education Center
Magnet School
222 Langdon St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4100
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4100
Grades: PK-K
| 269 students
Pulaski County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kentucky Technical - Somerset Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pulaski Central High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
500 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 677-9986
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 677-9986
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Somerset Technical College High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pulaski County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Pulaski County, KY include Shopville Elementary School, Northern Elementary School and Hopkins Elementary School. Pulaski County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public preschools are located in Pulaski County?
8 public preschools are located in Pulaski County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Pulaski County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pulaski County include: Hopkins Elementary School vs. Shopville Elementary School, Northern Elementary School vs. Shopville Elementary School, Shopville Elementary School vs. Hopkins Elementary School
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