For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,153 students in Harlan County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Harlan County, KY are Cawood Elementary School, Evarts Elementary School and Green Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlan County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Harlan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Harlan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cawood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 Nola St
Cawood, KY 40815
(606) 573-2502
Cawood, KY 40815
(606) 573-2502
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Evarts Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 Keister St
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2386
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2386
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Green Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 W Hwy 221
Bledsoe, KY 40810
(606) 558-3533
Bledsoe, KY 40810
(606) 558-3533
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
James A. Cawood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
279 Ball Park Rd
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-5029
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-5029
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Wallins Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
993 Hwy 219
Wallins Creek, KY 40873
(606) 664-3444
Wallins Creek, KY 40873
(606) 664-3444
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
322 Golf Course Rd
Cumberland, KY 40823
(606) 589-2511
Cumberland, KY 40823
(606) 589-2511
Gr: PK-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Black Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Hwy 215
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2214
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2214
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
304 Surgener St
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-8714
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-8714
Gr: PK | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 119:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Harlan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 Redskin Dr
Cumberland, KY 40823
(606) 589-4625
Cumberland, KY 40823
(606) 589-4625
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
1995 Wildcat Dr
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2502
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2502
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
279 Ball Park Rd
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-5029
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-5029
Gr: 9-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Harlan County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Harlan County, KY include Cawood Elementary School, Evarts Elementary School and Green Hills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harlan County?
8 public preschools are located in Harlan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harlan County?
Harlan County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% 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 Harlan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Harlan County include: Evarts Elementary School vs. Black Mountain Elementary School