For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,338 students in Rockcastle County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockcastle County, KY are Brodhead Elementary School, Roundstone Elementary School and Mt. Vernon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockcastle County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Rockcastle County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Rockcastle County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brodhead Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27 School Street
Brodhead, KY 40409
(606) 758-8512
Brodhead, KY 40409
(606) 758-8512
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Roundstone Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6701 N Wilderness Rd
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2235
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2235
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 Williams St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2953
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2953
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rockcastle County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockcastle County, KY include Brodhead Elementary School, Roundstone Elementary School and Mt. Vernon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rockcastle County?
3 public preschools are located in Rockcastle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockcastle County?
Rockcastle County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Rockcastle County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rockcastle County include: Mt. Vernon Elementary School vs. Brodhead Elementary School, Roundstone Elementary School vs. Brodhead Elementary School, Brodhead Elementary School vs. Mt. Vernon Elementary School
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