For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 454 students in Lee County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lee County, KY is Lee County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, KY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 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 Lee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee County Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1665 Hwy 11 South
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5020
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
144 Broadway
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5015
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5015
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Lee County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
242 Lee Ave
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-9724
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-9724
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
599 Lee Ave
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
601 Lee Avenue
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5010
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5010
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lee County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lee County, KY include Lee County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lee County?
1 public preschools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County 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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