For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,562 students in Breckinridge County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Breckinridge County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Breckinridge County (2025)
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 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
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 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
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 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 preschools in Breckinridge County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Breckinridge County, KY include Hardinsburg Elementary School, Irvington Elementary School and Cloverport Independent School.
How many public preschools are located in Breckinridge County?
5 public preschools are located in Breckinridge County.
What is the racial composition of students in Breckinridge County?
Breckinridge County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% 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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