2023-2024
Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA)
Results for Knox County Public Schools

Reading Assessment
Elementary 38% Proficient | 22% Distinguished
Middle 33% Proficient | 19% Distinguished
High School 31% Proficient | 13% Distinguished

Mathematics Assessment
Elementary 38% Proficient | 15% Distinguished
Middle 33% Proficient | 10% Distinguished
High School 29% Proficient | 4% Distinguished

Preschool

Thank you for your interest in beginning the process to determine if your child is eligible to attend the state-funded preschool program. The program is an intervention program provided to families who meet income eligibility guidelines and/or whose child is identified with a developmental delay or disability. Each family wishing for their child to attend the state-funded preschool program must complete a household and income form along with other items needed before the application is complete.

2025-2026 Screening Dates Set

Screening Dates and Sites are by appointment only. You only need to attend one site for both KCEOC Headstart and KCPS Preschool.

March 21, 2025 - Jesse D. Lay Elementary and Dewitt Elementary
March 28, 2025 - Lynn Camp Elementary and Central Elementary
April 11, 2025 - KCEOC Cannon Head Start Center

You may attend any site/date that is available. It does not have to be the location that your child will attend.

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT


606-645-2830 ext. 2419

Frequently Asked Questions about Household Information

The following is a checklist of items needed before your child’s application is complete. If you are applying, please begin to gather copies of the following items.

  • Preschool application (download above or get a printed copy at the Knox County Board of Education, 200 Daniel Boone Drive; or at KCEOC Head Start.

  • Proof of Gross Income (see FAQ on this page for sources.)

  • Birth Certificate

  • Current Immunization Certificate

  • Physical

  • Dental Screening

  • Eye Exam using the Kentucky Eye Exam Form

  • Social Security Card (optional)

  • Hearing Screening

Questions about Preschool?

Call (606)645-2830, ext. 2419