For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 613 students in Owsley County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Owsley County, KY are Highland-turner Elementary School and Owsley County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owsley County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Owsley County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Owsley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland-turner Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10355 Hwy 30w
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 295-7181
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 295-7181
Grades: PK-6
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
Owsley County Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
372 Kentucky 28
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5186
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5186
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Owsley County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Owsley County, KY include Highland-turner Elementary School and Owsley County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Owsley County?
2 public preschools are located in Owsley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Owsley County?
Owsley County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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