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Public School Review - Established 2003

Top Kentucky Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 60% of public preschool students in Kentucky are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public preschools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Kentucky is Uk Early Childhood Lab, Home/hospital, and Williamstown Head Start Preschool, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 84% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%

Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in Kentucky (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
The Brook-dupont
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1405 Browns Ln
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 721-2342
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-K
111 E Kentucky St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 636-2084
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Home/hospital
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
3332 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-6054
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Uk Early Childhood Lab
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
Room 12 Erikson Hall
Lexington, KY 40506
(859) 257-7732
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Williamstown Head Start Preschool
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
300 Helton St
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4174
Rank: #66.
Maupin Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-5
1312 Catalpa Street
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8310
Rank: #77.
Right Fork School Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-8
5296 Hwy. 221
Stoney Fork, KY 40988
(606) 337-3271
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Black Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1555 Hwy 215
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2214
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Flat Lick Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-5
110 Kentucky 3085
Flat Lick, KY 40935
(606) 645-2836
Rank: #1010.
John M. Stumbo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: PK-8
6945 Ky Rt 979
Grethel, KY 41631
(606) 263-6200
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Dewitt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: PK-5
138 Ky 718
Flat Lick, KY 40935
(606) 645-2834
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Estes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: PK-5
1675 Leitchfield Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-1030
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: PK-6
258 Mcknight St Ww
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 325-1528
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Evarts Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-8
132 Keister St
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2386
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Newport Primary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-2
1102 York St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3011
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Biggs Early Childhood Education Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK
1124 Scott Blvd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Cawood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-8
51 Nola St
Cawood, KY 40815
(606) 573-2502
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-5
1000 Ky 3439d
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2832
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Duvalle Education Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK
3610 Bohne Ave
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-3558
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Girdler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-5
5452 N Ky 11
Girdler, KY 40943
(606) 645-2838
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Kimper Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-8
8151 State Hwy 194 E
Kimper, KY 41539
(606) 631-1509
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Mcferran Preparatory Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-5
1900 S. 7th Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8297
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Paducah Head Start Preschool
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK
2200 Washington Street
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5780
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-6
5554 Hwy 25 W South
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7085
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
South Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-8
299 Mt. Raider Dr.
Hi Hat, KY 41636
(606) 263-6175
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
William Wells Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-5
555 E 5th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4990
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Arnett Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-5
3552 Kimberly Dr
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1488
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-5
1325 Bluegrass Avenue
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8264
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Phelps Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-6
11672 Phelps 632 Rd
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-7716
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-6
1846 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-2385
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Whitley County North Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-6
6670 Hwy 26
Rockholds, KY 40759
(606) 549-7869
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-5
122 Arceme Avenue
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3030
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Hager Preschool
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK
1701 West 7th Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1125
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Jennings Creek Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-6
2617 Russellville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-9200
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-5
3800 Gibson Lane
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8280
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kentucky average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The Kentucky average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 60%% for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Kentucky?
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