Best Public Preschools in Nelson County (2026)

Best Nelson County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 422 students in Nelson County, KY.

Nelson County, KY public preschools have a of 0.45, which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 0.41.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Nelson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Bardstown Early Childhood Center

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980 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8804

Gr: PK | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

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Nelson County Early Learning Center

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1200 Cardinal Dr
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 350-3914

Gr: PK | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Nelson County, KY

Nelson County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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The Academy at Horizons (Closed 2021)

304 Wildcat Lane
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045

Gr: 9-12

Chaplin Elementary School (Closed 2005)

100 Broadway
Chaplin, KY 40012
(502) 349-7220

Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 8%

Nelson County Area Technology Center (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

1060 Bloomfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096

Gr: 8-12

Old Kentucky Home Intermediate (Closed 2010)

219 E Muir Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7220

Gr: 4-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public preschools are located in Nelson County, KY?

2 public preschools are located in Nelson County, KY.

What is the racial composition of students in Nelson County?

Nelson County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).