For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,964 students in Greenup County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Greenup County, KY are Russell Primary School, Greysbranch Elementary School and Campbell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenup County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Greenup County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Greenup County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
710 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-0007
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-0007
Grades: PK-2
| 459 students
Rank: #22.
Greysbranch Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1487 Ohio River Road
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9653
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9653
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Ram Blvd
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-3844
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-3844
Grades: PK-2
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Mckell Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28978 Us 23 Hwy
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3383
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3383
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
Argillite Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4157 St. Rt. 1
Argillite, KY 41121
(606) 473-7213
Argillite, KY 41121
(606) 473-7213
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #66.
Wurtland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 East St
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-6987
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-6987
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Greenup County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 Long St
Flatwoods, KY 41139
(606) 836-8186
Flatwoods, KY 41139
(606) 836-8186
Grades: 4-5
| 292 students
Rr 4 Box 247
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-2699
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-2699
Grades: 4-5
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Greenup County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Greenup County, KY include Russell Primary School, Greysbranch Elementary School and Campbell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Greenup County?
6 public preschools are located in Greenup County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenup County?
Greenup County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Greenup County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Greenup County include: Mckell Elementary School vs. Greysbranch Elementary School, Argillite Elementary School vs. Wurtland Elementary School, Campbell Elementary School vs. Russell Primary School
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