For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 657 students in Mclean County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Mclean County, KY are Calhoun Elementary School, Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School and Livermore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mclean County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Mclean County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Mclean County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
755 Main St
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-3264
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-3264
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 Main St
Sacramento, KY 42372
(270) 736-2343
Sacramento, KY 42372
(270) 736-2343
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Rank: #33.
Livermore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Eighth St
Livermore, KY 42352
(270) 278-2522
Livermore, KY 42352
(270) 278-2522
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Mclean County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Island Alternative Education Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
510 Adams St
Island, KY 42350
(270) 486-3253
Island, KY 42350
(270) 486-3253
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mclean County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Mclean County, KY include Calhoun Elementary School, Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School and Livermore Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mclean County?
3 public preschools are located in Mclean County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mclean County?
Mclean County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Mclean County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mclean County include: Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School vs. Livermore Elementary School, Calhoun Elementary School vs. Livermore Elementary School, Livermore Elementary School vs. Calhoun Elementary School
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