For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 422 students in Nelson County, KY.
Nelson County, KY public preschools have a diversity score of 0.45, which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 0.43.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Nelson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boston School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Wilson Creek Rd
Boston, KY 40107
(502) 833-4644
Boston, KY 40107
(502) 833-4644
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
980 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8804
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8804
Gr: PK | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Cardinal Dr
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 350-3914
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 350-3914
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nelson County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nelson County, KY include Boston School.
How many public preschools are located in Nelson County?
2 public preschools are located in Nelson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelson County?
Nelson County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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