For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 842 students in Beaver Dam, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Beaver Dam, KY are Southern Elementary School and Beaver Dam Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaver Dam, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Beaver Dam have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Beaver Dam, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3836 Us Hwy 231 S
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-3462
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-3462
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Beaver Dam Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
183 Us Hwy 62 E
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-4478
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-4478
Gr: PK-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Beaver Dam, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Beaver Dam, KY include Southern Elementary School and Beaver Dam Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Beaver Dam?
2 public preschools are located in Beaver Dam.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaver Dam?
Beaver Dam public preschools minority enrollment is 21% 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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