For the 2026 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 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Garrard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 25% (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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