For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 603 students in Fulton County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Fulton County, KY are Fulton County Elementary School and Fulton Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Fulton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fulton County Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3923
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3923
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Fulton Independent School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Stephen Beale Dr
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1741
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1741
Grades: PK-12
| 293 students
Fulton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 W State Line
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1637
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1637
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Fulton County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Fulton County, KY include Fulton County Elementary School and Fulton Independent School.
How many public preschools are located in Fulton County?
2 public preschools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fulton County include: Fulton County Elementary School vs. Fulton Independent School, Fulton Independent School vs. Fulton County Elementary School
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