For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,056 students in 42261, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in 42261, KY are Morgantown Elementary School and North Butler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 42261 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 42261, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 42261, KY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morgantown Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Cemetery Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #22.
North Butler Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5539 Brownsville Rd
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
42261, Kentucky 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5435 Caneyville Rd
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3335
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3335
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 42261, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in 42261, KY include Morgantown Elementary School and North Butler Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 42261?
2 public preschools are located in 42261.
What is the racial composition of students in 42261?
42261 public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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