For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 889 students in Lancaster, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Lancaster, KY are Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School and Lancaster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lancaster, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 46% | 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: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Lexington St
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Lancaster, Kentucky Public 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 Lancaster, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Lancaster, KY include Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School and Lancaster Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lancaster?
2 public preschools are located in Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public preschools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lancaster include: Lancaster Elementary School vs. Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
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