For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,923 students in Madison County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, KY are Shannon Johnson Elementary School, Boonesborough Elementary School and Kirksville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shannon Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 Oakwood Dr
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3400
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Boonesborough Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1342 Boonesborough Road
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 387-8400
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 387-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Kirksville Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2399 Lancaster Rd
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4582
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4582
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2845 Battlefield Memorial Hwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6091
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6091
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Waco Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
359 Waco Loop
Waco, KY 40385
(859) 387-3600
Waco, KY 40385
(859) 387-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Old Us 25 N
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3200
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Berea Community Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4065
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4065
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Bond St.
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6050
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6050
Gr: PK-K | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, KY include Shannon Johnson Elementary School, Boonesborough Elementary School and Kirksville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Madison County?
8 public preschools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Madison County include: Silver Creek Elementary School vs. Shannon Johnson Elementary School, Berea Community Elementary School vs. Shannon Johnson Elementary School, Boonesborough Elementary School vs. Kirksville Elementary School
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