For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 9,467 students in Boone County, KY. The top ranked public preschools in Boone County, KY are New Haven Elementary School, Longbranch Elementary School and Shirley Mann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Boone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10854 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5325
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5325
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Longbranch Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2805 Longbranch Rd.
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 933 students
Rank: #33.
Shirley Mann Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10435 Us Hwy 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #44.
Erpenbeck Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Us 42 9001 Wetherington Blvd
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 384-7200
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 384-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
Rank: #55.
Thornwilde Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1760 Elmburn Ln
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 283-1003
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 283-1003
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #66.
North Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
875 North Bend Rd
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-7000
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #77.
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6775 Mcville Rd
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4450
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #88.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5946 Orient St
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4440
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #99.
Chester Goodridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3330 Cougar Path
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4420
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4420
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #1010.
Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5687 Hwy 237
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4460
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4460
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #1111.
Steeplechase Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
472 Chambers Road
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-3500
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #1212.
A M Yealey Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Yealey Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3333
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3333
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #1313.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Center St
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2610
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2610
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #1414.
Ockerman Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8250 Us 42
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4620
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #1515.
Hillard Collins Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9000 Spruce Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2350
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2350
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: n/an/a
18 School Road
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Imagineering Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
99 Center Street
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2163
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2163
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
99 Center Street
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Boone County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Boone County, KY include New Haven Elementary School, Longbranch Elementary School and Shirley Mann Elementary School. Boone County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public preschools are located in Boone County?
16 public preschools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Boone County include: Charles H. Kelly Elementary School vs. Burlington Elementary School, New Haven Elementary School vs. Shirley Mann Elementary School, Shirley Mann Elementary School vs. New Haven Elementary School
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