For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,047 students in Mccreary County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Mccreary County, KY is Whitley City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mccreary County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Mccreary County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Mccreary County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitley City Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2819 N Hwy 27
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 376-2690
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 376-2690
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
119 East Highway 2792
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161
Gr: PK-2 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mccreary County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mccreary County, KY include Whitley City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mccreary County?
2 public preschools are located in Mccreary County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mccreary County?
Mccreary County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% 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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