For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 729 students in Jackson, KY.
The top ranked public preschool in Jackson, KY is Jackson City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson City School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
940 Highland Ave
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Grades: PK-12
| 356 students
Rank: n/an/a
90 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4916
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4916
Grades: PK-2
| 373 students
Jackson, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Breathitt Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3826 Highway 15 S
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8820
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8820
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
90 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7181
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7181
Grades: PK
| n/a students
244 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Grades: 7-9
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jackson, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson, KY include Jackson City School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson?
2 public preschools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public preschools minority enrollment is 2% 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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