For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,248 students in Pulaski County, KY. The top-ranked public preschools in Pulaski County, KY are Shopville Elementary School, Northern Elementary School and Hopkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Pulaski County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shopville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Shopville Rd.
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6155 Hwy 39
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 423-1040
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 423-1040
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
210 May St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-8707
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-8707
Gr: PK-4 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Science Hill Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6007 N Hwy 27
Science Hill, KY 42553
(606) 423-3341
Science Hill, KY 42553
(606) 423-3341
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Eubank Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
285 W Hwy 70
Eubank, KY 42567
(606) 379-2712
Eubank, KY 42567
(606) 379-2712
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Burnside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 East Lakeshore Drive
Burnside, KY 42519
(606) 561-4250
Burnside, KY 42519
(606) 561-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Nancy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 Hwy 196
Nancy, KY 42544
(606) 636-6338
Nancy, KY 42544
(606) 636-6338
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
222 Langdon St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4100
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4100
Gr: PK-K | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 262:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Pulaski County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kentucky Technical - Somerset Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Gr: 9-12
Pulaski Central High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
500 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 677-9986
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 677-9986
Gr: 6-12
Somerset Technical College High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pulaski County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pulaski County, KY include Shopville Elementary School, Northern Elementary School and Hopkins Elementary School. Pulaski County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public preschools are located in Pulaski County?
8 public preschools are located in Pulaski County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Pulaski County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pulaski County include: Hopkins Elementary School vs. Shopville Elementary School, Northern Elementary School vs. Shopville Elementary School, Shopville Elementary School vs. Hopkins Elementary School
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