For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 729 students in Breathitt County, KY.
The top ranked public preschool in Breathitt County, KY is Jackson City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Breathitt County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Breathitt County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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 Breathitt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson City School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Highland Ave
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Gr: PK-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
90 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4916
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4916
Gr: PK-2 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Breathitt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Breathitt Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3826 Highway 15 S
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8820
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8820
Gr: K-12
115 Red Skin Run
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-7775
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-7775
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
244 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Gr: 7-9 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Breathitt County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Breathitt County, KY include Jackson City School.
How many public preschools are located in Breathitt County?
2 public preschools are located in Breathitt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Breathitt County?
Breathitt County public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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