For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 855 students in Mount Vernon, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Mount Vernon, KY are Roundstone Elementary School and Mt. Vernon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Mount Vernon, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roundstone Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6701 N Wilderness Rd
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2235
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2235
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 Williams St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2953
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2953
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mount Vernon, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Mount Vernon, KY include Roundstone Elementary School and Mt. Vernon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mount Vernon?
2 public preschools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Mount Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mount Vernon include: Roundstone Elementary School vs. Mt. Vernon Elementary School, Mt. Vernon Elementary School vs. Roundstone Elementary School
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