For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,699 students in Lincoln County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, KY are Hustonville Elementary School, Stanford Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hustonville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
93 N College St
Hustonville, KY 40437
(606) 346-3831
Hustonville, KY 40437
(606) 346-3831
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Stanford Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Old Fort Rd
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-2191
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-2191
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Tick Ridge Rd
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-2768
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-2768
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Waynesburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 Us Hwy 328 W
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 379-6413
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 379-6413
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
383 Lancaster St
Crab Orchard, KY 40419
(606) 355-2331
Crab Orchard, KY 40419
(606) 355-2331
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, KY include Hustonville Elementary School, Stanford Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lincoln County?
5 public preschools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% 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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