For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,031 students in Russell Springs, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Russell Springs, KY are Russell Springs Elementary School and Salem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell Springs, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Russell Springs have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Russell Springs, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell Springs Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1554 N Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3587
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3587
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #22.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1409 S Hwy 76
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6197
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6197
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Russell Springs, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Russell Springs, KY include Russell Springs Elementary School and Salem Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Russell Springs?
2 public preschools are located in Russell Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell Springs?
Russell Springs public preschools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Russell Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Russell Springs include: Salem Elementary School vs. Russell Springs Elementary School, Russell Springs Elementary School vs. Salem Elementary School
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