For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 288 students in Phelps, KY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Phelps, KY is Phelps Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phelps, KY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Phelps have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Phelps, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phelps Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11672 Phelps 632 Rd
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-7716
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-7716
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Phelps, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Phelps Area Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
11500 Phelps
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 437-6059
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 437-6059
Gr: 9-12
Phelps Day Treatment (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11636 Phelps 632 Rd.
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-8529
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-8529
Gr: 5-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Phelps, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Phelps, KY include Phelps Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Phelps?
1 public preschools are located in Phelps.
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps?
Phelps public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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