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Best Public Preschools in Kenton County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Kenton County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 8,937 students in Kenton County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kenton County, KY are Beechwood Elementary School, Kenton Elementary School and R C Hinsdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenton County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Kenton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Kenton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Beechwood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Gr: PK-6 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kenton Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11246 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-3781
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
440 Dudley Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-8226
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Ft Wright Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
501 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Ryland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3845 Stewart Dr
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9270
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Piner Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2845 Piner Ridge Rd
Morning View, KY 41063
(859) 356-2155
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
White's Tower Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2977 Harris Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-9668
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2772 Amsterdam Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Taylor Mill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5907 Taylor Mill Rd
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-2566
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
James A Caywood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3300 Turkeyfoot Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7062
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Summit View Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5006 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 359-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 1,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Beechgrove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1029 Bristow Rd
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 371-1636
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Oak St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-2100
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
Arnett Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3552 Kimberly Dr
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1488
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Biggs Early Childhood Education Center
1124 Scott Blvd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Gr: PK | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
450 Bartlett Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2427
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kenton County, KY

Kenton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Covington Adult High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
212 Levassor Drive
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kenton County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kenton County, KY include Beechwood Elementary School, Kenton Elementary School and R C Hinsdale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kenton County?
16 public preschools are located in Kenton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenton County?
Kenton County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Kenton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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