For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,621 students in Grant County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, KY are Dry Ridge Elementary School, Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School and Sherman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Grant County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dry Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
275 School Road
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-4484
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-4484
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
270 Crittenden-mt. Zion Rd.
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-2171
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-2171
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3987 Dixie Hwy
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-5500
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Mason-corinth Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Heekin Rd.
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-9510
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-9510
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Helton St
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4174
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4174
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eagle Creek Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1505 N Main St
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-7706
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-7706
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
N
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 356-3172
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 356-3172
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, KY include Dry Ridge Elementary School, Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School and Sherman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grant County?
5 public preschools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant 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 Grant County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Grant County include: Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School vs. Sherman Elementary School, Sherman Elementary School vs. Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School, Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School vs. Dry Ridge Elementary School
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