Best Public Preschools in 42701 (Elizabethtown, KY) (2026)

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Best 42701 Kentucky Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,723 students in 42701, KY.

The top-ranked public preschools in 42701, KY are Lincoln Trail Elementary School, G C Burkhead Elementary School and Heartland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschools in zipcode 42701 have an score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 42701, KY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 42701, KY Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Lincoln Trail Elementary School

(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
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3970 Bardstown Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 737-7227

Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

G C Burkhead Elementary School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
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1323 St. John Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-5983

Gr: PK-5 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #33.

Heartland Elementary School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
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2300 Nelson Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8930

Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #44.

New Highland Elementary School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
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110 W A Jenkins Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 737-6612

Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: n/an/a

Panther Academy

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634 N. Mulberry St.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-3007

Gr: PK-K | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 42701 Kentucky

42701, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Communicare Arc High School (Closed 2020)

Alternative School

1311 N. Dixie Building D
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-1304

Gr: 8-11 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Crossroads Treatment Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

854 Tunnel Hill Church Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 360-0428

Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Elizabethtown Technical College High School (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

505 University Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 766-5133

Gr: 9-12

Lincoln Village Regional Juvenile Det Center (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

820 New Glendale Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 766-5280

Gr: 4-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Lincoln Village Youth Development Center (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

65 West A. Jenkins
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8800

Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Mulberry Helm Education Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

114 S Mulberry St
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8800

Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 42701, KY?

The top-ranked public preschools in 42701, KY include Lincoln Trail Elementary School, G C Burkhead Elementary School and Heartland Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in 42701?

5 public preschools are located in 42701.

What is the racial composition of students in 42701?

42701 public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).