For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,714 students in Franklin County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, KY are Collins Lane, Westridge Elementary School and Bridgeport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin 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 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Collins Lane
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Cougar Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8410
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8410
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Oak Ridge Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8420
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8420
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 Doctors Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8430
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8430
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Laralan Ave
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 352-2585
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 352-2585
Gr: PK-K | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
506 West Second Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Gr: PK | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, KY include Collins Lane, Westridge Elementary School and Bridgeport Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin County?
5 public preschools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Franklin County include: Early Learning Village vs. Bridgeport Elementary School, Bridgeport Elementary School vs. Collins Lane, Collins Lane vs. Bridgeport Elementary School
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