For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,168 students in Garrard County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Garrard County, KY are Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School, Lancaster Elementary School and Paint Lick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garrard 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 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Garrard County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Garrard County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
279 North Camp Dick Rd
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-6136
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-6136
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Lexington St
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Paint Lick Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6798 Richmond Rd
Paint Lick, KY 40461
(859) 792-2122
Paint Lick, KY 40461
(859) 792-2122
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Garrard County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Merritt-little Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
322 West Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-8745
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-8745
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Garrard County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Garrard County, KY include Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School, Lancaster Elementary School and Paint Lick Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Garrard County?
3 public preschools are located in Garrard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garrard County?
Garrard County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Garrard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Garrard County include: Lancaster Elementary School vs. Paint Lick Elementary School, Paint Lick Elementary School vs. Lancaster Elementary School, Lancaster Elementary School vs. Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
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