For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 964 students in Whitesburg, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Whitesburg, KY are Cowan Elementary School, West Whitesburg Elementary School and Martha Jane Potter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitesburg, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Whitesburg 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 and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Whitesburg, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3125 Hwy 931 S
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
West Whitesburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-9538
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-9538
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55 Kona Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 855-7544
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 855-7544
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Whitesburg, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6868 Hwy 7 North
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Whitesburg, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Whitesburg, KY include Cowan Elementary School, West Whitesburg Elementary School and Martha Jane Potter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Whitesburg?
3 public preschools are located in Whitesburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitesburg?
Whitesburg public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
Multilingual Learner Growth Models & Accountability
Learn how multilingual learner growth models are reshaping school accountability systems and what it means for public schools in 2026.
School-Based Health Clinics: Funding, Billing, and Student Access
Learn how school-based health clinics are funded, how billing works, and how students access care in public schools.
Outdoor Learning in Urban Schools: Forest School Programs
Explore how urban districts adopt outdoor learning and forest school programs to boost student engagement, well-being, and academic success.