For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 909 students in Bath County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bath County, KY are Crossroads Elementary School and Owingsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bath County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Bath County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Bath County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4755 E Hwy 60
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-2101
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-2101
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Owingsville Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Chenault Drive
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-2722
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-2722
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Bath County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
304 Bethel Ridge Rd
Sharpsburg, KY 40374
(606) 247-2621
Sharpsburg, KY 40374
(606) 247-2621
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Hope Hill Children's Home (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
700 Hope Rd
Hope, KY 40334
(859) 498-5230
Hope, KY 40334
(859) 498-5230
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
381 S Hwy 211
Salt Lick, KY 40371
(606) 683-3341
Salt Lick, KY 40371
(606) 683-3341
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bath County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bath County, KY include Crossroads Elementary School and Owingsville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bath County?
2 public preschools are located in Bath County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bath County?
Bath County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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