For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,699 students in Carter County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Carter County, KY are Olive Hill Elementary School, Tygart Creek Elementary School and Prichard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Carter 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Carter County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olive Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 E Tom T Hall Blvd
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5385
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5385
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Tygart Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19743 W Us Hwy 60
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Prichard Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Main St
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-8815
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-8815
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4863 S State Hwy 1
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5784
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5784
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Carter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13321 State Hwy 2
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
12594 St Hwy 2
Carter, KY 41128
(606) 474-6121
Carter, KY 41128
(606) 474-6121
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
21039 West Us Hwy 60
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Carter County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Carter County, KY include Olive Hill Elementary School, Tygart Creek Elementary School and Prichard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carter County?
4 public preschools are located in Carter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County?
Carter County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% 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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