For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,000 students in Powell County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Powell County, KY are Stanton Elementary School, Bowen Elementary School and Clay City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powell County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Powell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Powell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
651 Breckinridge St
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3311
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3311
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Bowen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5099 Campton Rd
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3313
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3313
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Clay City Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Main St
Clay City, KY 40312
(606) 663-3315
Clay City, KY 40312
(606) 663-3315
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Powell County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Powell County, KY include Stanton Elementary School, Bowen Elementary School and Clay City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Powell County?
3 public preschools are located in Powell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Powell County?
Powell County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% 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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