For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 927 students in Monroe County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Monroe County, KY are Gamaliel Elementary School, Tompkinsville Elementary School and Joe Harrison Carter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Monroe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gamaliel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 E Main St
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Tompkinsville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 Elementary School Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Joe Harrison Carter
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3888 Edmonton Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Falcon Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
410 West Fourth St
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6181
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6181
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Monroe County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Monroe County, KY include Gamaliel Elementary School, Tompkinsville Elementary School and Joe Harrison Carter.
How many public preschools are located in Monroe County?
3 public preschools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% 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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