For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,019 students in 40403, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 40403, KY are Shannon Johnson Elementary School, Kingston Elementary School and Silver Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 40403 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 40403, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 40403, KY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shannon Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 Oakwood Dr
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3400
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2845 Battlefield Memorial Hwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6091
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6091
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Old Us 25 N
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3200
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Berea Community Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4065
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4065
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 40403, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 40403, KY include Shannon Johnson Elementary School, Kingston Elementary School and Silver Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 40403?
4 public preschools are located in 40403.
What is the racial composition of students in 40403?
40403 public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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