For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 657 students in Mclean County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mclean County, KY are Calhoun Elementary School, Livermore Elementary School and Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mclean County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Mclean County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Mclean County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
755 Main St
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-3264
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-3264
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Livermore Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Eighth St
Livermore, KY 42352
(270) 278-2522
Livermore, KY 42352
(270) 278-2522
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
640 Main St
Sacramento, KY 42372
(270) 736-2343
Sacramento, KY 42372
(270) 736-2343
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mclean County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mclean County, KY include Calhoun Elementary School, Livermore Elementary School and Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mclean County?
3 public preschools are located in Mclean County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mclean County?
Mclean County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Mclean County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mclean County include: Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School vs. Calhoun Elementary School, Livermore Elementary School vs. Calhoun Elementary School, Livermore Elementary School vs. Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School
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