For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,578 students in 42701, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 42701, KY are Lincoln Trail Elementary School, G C Burkhead Elementary School and Heartland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 42701 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 42701, KY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 42701, KY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3970 Bardstown Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 737-7227
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 737-7227
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
G C Burkhead Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1323 St. John Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-5983
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-5983
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Heartland Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 Nelson Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8930
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8930
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
New Highland Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 W A Jenkins Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 737-6612
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 737-6612
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
634 N. Mulberry St.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-3007
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-3007
Gr: PK-K | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 42701, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 42701, KY include Lincoln Trail Elementary School, G C Burkhead Elementary School and Heartland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 42701?
5 public preschools are located in 42701.
What is the racial composition of students in 42701?
42701 public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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