For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 697 students in Tompkinsville, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Tompkinsville, KY are Tompkinsville Elementary School and Joe Harrison Carter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tompkinsville, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Tompkinsville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Tompkinsville, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tompkinsville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 Elementary School Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Joe Harrison Carter
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3888 Edmonton Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Tompkinsville, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Tompkinsville, KY include Tompkinsville Elementary School and Joe Harrison Carter.
How many public preschools are located in Tompkinsville?
2 public preschools are located in Tompkinsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Tompkinsville?
Tompkinsville public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.