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Best 42701 Kentucky Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,723 students in 42701, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in 42701, KY are Lincoln Trail Elementary School, G C Burkhead Elementary School and Heartland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 42701 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 42701, KY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 42701, KY Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3970 Bardstown Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 737-7227
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
G C Burkhead Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1323 St. John Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-5983
Gr: PK-5 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Heartland Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 Nelson Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8930
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
New Highland Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 W A Jenkins Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 737-6612
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Panther Academy
634 N. Mulberry St.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-3007
Gr: PK-K | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 42701 Kentucky

42701, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Communicare Arc High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1311 N. Dixie Building D
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-1304
Gr: 8-11 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Crossroads Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
854 Tunnel Hill Church Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 360-0428
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Elizabethtown Technical College High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
505 University Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 766-5133
Gr: 9-12
Lincoln Village Regional Juvenile Det Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
820 New Glendale Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 766-5280
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Lincoln Village Youth Development Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
65 West A. Jenkins
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Mulberry Helm Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
114 S Mulberry St
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 42701, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in 42701, KY include Lincoln Trail Elementary School, G C Burkhead Elementary School and Heartland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 42701?
5 public preschools are located in 42701.
What is the racial composition of students in 42701?
42701 public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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