For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 814 students in Morgan County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Morgan County, KY are Ezel Elementary School, East Valley Elementary School and Wrigley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Morgan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ezel Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
31 Walnut Street
Ezel, KY 41425
(606) 725-8202
Ezel, KY 41425
(606) 725-8202
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7585 Hwy 172
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 522-8152
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 522-8152
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Wrigley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7490 Hwy 7
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8302
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8302
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Morgan Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Hwy 460 W
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8552
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8552
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Morgan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9517 Hwy 191
Cannel City, KY 41408
(606) 743-8252
Cannel City, KY 41408
(606) 743-8252
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
87 Redwine Rd
Wrigley, KY 41477
(606) 743-8352
Wrigley, KY 41477
(606) 743-8352
Gr: K-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Morgan County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Morgan County, KY include Ezel Elementary School, East Valley Elementary School and Wrigley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Morgan County?
4 public preschools are located in Morgan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% 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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