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Best Newport Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,578 students in Newport, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Newport, KY are Donald E. Cline Elementary School, Crossroads Elementary School and Southgate Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Newport have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Newport, KY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5586 E Alexandria Dr
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 781-4544
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
475 Crossroads Boulevard
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-9174
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Southgate Public School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6 William F. Blatt Ave.
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Newport Primary School
1102 York St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3011
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Newport, Kentucky

Newport, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Highland Heights Elementary School (Closed 2008)
515 Main And Renshaw
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-9174
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Marquette Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8th & Columbia
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Gr: 5-12 | 79 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Mildred Dean Elementary School (Closed 2011)
1360 Grand Ave
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3009
Gr: PK-5
Newport Alternative High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
30 W Eighth St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3056
Newport Middle School (Closed 2023)
95 W Ninth St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3017
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
30 W 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Gr: 4-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
10 E Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 635-0639
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 11%
The Phoenix Program Special Education (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
10 E Alexandria
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Newport, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Newport, KY include Donald E. Cline Elementary School, Crossroads Elementary School and Southgate Public School.
How many public preschools are located in Newport?
4 public preschools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Newport are often viewed compared to one another?

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