For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,019 students in Breckinridge County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Breckinridge County, KY are Hardinsburg Elementary School, Irvington Elementary School and Cloverport Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Breckinridge County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Breckinridge County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Breckinridge County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardinsburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1340 East Hwy 60
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Irvington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Wildcat Way
Irvington, KY 40146
(270) 756-3050
Irvington, KY 40146
(270) 756-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Cloverport Independent School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Poplar Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Breckinridge County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1877 E. Highway 60
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-3060
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-3060
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14880 Hwy 690
Custer, KY 40115
(270) 756-3040
Custer, KY 40115
(270) 756-3040
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Ben Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13598 S. Hwy 259
Mc Daniels, KY 40152
(270) 756-3070
Mc Daniels, KY 40152
(270) 756-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Poplar Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Gr: K-12 | 2,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Breckinridge County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
419 E Third St
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Gr: PK-4 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
301 Poplar Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Gr: 9-12
301 Popular Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Gr: 6-8
301 Poplar Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Breckinridge County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Breckinridge County, KY include Hardinsburg Elementary School, Irvington Elementary School and Cloverport Independent School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Breckinridge County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Breckinridge County.
What is the racial composition of students in Breckinridge County?
Breckinridge County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Breckinridge County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Breckinridge County include: Cloverport Independent School vs. Breckinridge County Middle School, Breckinridge County Middle School vs. Cloverport Independent School
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