For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,084 students in 42539, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in 42539, KY are Liberty Elementary School, Walnut Hill Elementary School and Jones Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 42539 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 42539, KY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 42539, KY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 College St
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2834 S Us 127
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Jones Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6295 East Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
42539, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7545 Ky 49
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-7649
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-7649
Grades: K-6
| 193 students
8349 W Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6976
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6976
Grades: PK-6
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 42539, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in 42539, KY include Liberty Elementary School, Walnut Hill Elementary School and Jones Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 42539?
3 public preschools are located in 42539.
What is the racial composition of students in 42539?
42539 public preschools minority enrollment is 12% 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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