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Best Public Preschools in Russell County (2026)
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Best Russell County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,538 students in Russell County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Russell County, KY are Russell Springs Elementary School, Salem Elementary School and Jamestown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Russell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russell Springs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1554 N Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3587
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1409 S Hwy 76
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6197
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
342 S. Main Street
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-3966
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Russell County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Russell County, KY include Russell Springs Elementary School, Salem Elementary School and Jamestown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Russell County?
3 public preschools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% 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 Russell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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