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Best Daviess County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 5,856 students in Daviess County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Daviess County, KY are Tamarack Elementary School, Country Heights Elementary School and Whitesville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daviess 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 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Daviess County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Daviess County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tamarack Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1733 Tamarack Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7550
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Country Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4961 Kentucky 54
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7250
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Whitesville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9656 Ky 54
Whitesville, KY 42378
(270) 852-7670
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2909 Kentucky 54
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7370
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Sorgho Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5390 Ky Hwy 56
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7470
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Deer Park Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4959 New Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7270
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
F T Burns Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4514 Goetz Drive
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7170
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Worthington Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Southern Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7525 U.s. Highway 431
Utica, KY 42376
(270) 852-7570
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Meadow Lands Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3500 Hayden Road
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7450
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
West Louisville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8400 Hwy 56
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7650
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
East View Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6104 Ky Hwy 405
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7350
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Estes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1675 Leitchfield Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-1030
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Hager Preschool
1701 West 7th Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1125
Gr: PK | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Daviess County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Daviess County, KY include Tamarack Elementary School, Country Heights Elementary School and Whitesville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Daviess County?
14 public preschools are located in Daviess County.
What is the racial composition of students in Daviess County?
Daviess County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Daviess County are often viewed compared to one another?

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