Best Public Preschools in Covington, KY (2026)

Best Covington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,168 students in Covington, KY.

The top-ranked public preschools in Covington, KY are Ft Wright Elementary School and Mary A. Goetz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Covington, KY public preschools have an score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Covington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Covington, KY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ft Wright Elementary School

(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
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501 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742

Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #22.

Mary A. Goetz Elementary School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
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512 Oak St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-2100

Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: n/an/a

Biggs Early Childhood Education Center

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1124 Scott Blvd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895

Gr: PK | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

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Covington, Kentucky 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Covington Adult High School (Closed 2024)

Alternative School

212 Levassor Drive
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864

Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Holmes Alternative School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513

Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Holmes Junior High School (Closed 2023)

25th And Madison
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545

Gr: 8-9 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Kenton Central Alternative School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1030 Old State Rd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775

Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Ludlow Middle School (Closed 2008)

150 Adela St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500

Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

North Key Community Care (Closed 2016)

Alternative School

502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888

Gr: 2-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Northkey Com Care Intensive Services High School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-1900

Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Thomas Edison Elementary School (Closed 2010)

1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817

Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Covington, KY?

The top-ranked public preschools in Covington, KY include Ft Wright Elementary School and Mary A. Goetz Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Covington?

3 public preschools are located in Covington.

What is the racial composition of students in Covington?

Covington public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).