For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,234 students in Mercer County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, KY are Burgin Independent School and Mercer County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Mercer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burgin Independent School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
440 E Main St
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282
Gr: PK-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Mercer County Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
741 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
Gr: PK-2 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 E Main St
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282
Gr: 6-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Gr: PK-K | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Gr: PK-5
433 E Lexington St
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-8415
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-8415
Gr: 6-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Gr: 9-12
7076 Old Boonesboro Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7100
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7100
Gr: 9 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Mercer County Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
961 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-4364
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-4364
Gr: 6-10 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, KY include Burgin Independent School and Mercer County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mercer County?
2 public preschools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mercer County include: Mercer County Elementary School vs. Burgin Independent School, Burgin Independent School vs. Mercer County Elementary School
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