For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 989 students in Whitesburg, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Whitesburg, KY are Cowan Elementary School, West Whitesburg Elementary School and Martha Jane Potter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitesburg, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Whitesburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Whitesburg, KY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cowan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Hwy 931 S
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195
Grades: PK-8
| 254 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
West Whitesburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-9538
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-9538
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Kona Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 855-7544
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 855-7544
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Whitesburg, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6868 Hwy 7 North
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812
Grades: K-8
| 225 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Whitesburg, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Whitesburg, KY include Cowan Elementary School, West Whitesburg Elementary School and Martha Jane Potter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Whitesburg?
3 public preschools are located in Whitesburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitesburg?
Whitesburg public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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