For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,297 students in Hazard, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hazard, KY are West Perry Elementary School, Perry County Alternative School and Cordia School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazard, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hazard have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hazard, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Perry Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Miss Edna Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-6438
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-6438
Gr: PK-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Perry County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Edna Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4932
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4932
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #33.
Cordia School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6050 Lotts Creek Road
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Hazard Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 School Street
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4421
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4421
Gr: 5-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
East Perry County Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Perry Circle Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Gr: PK-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Broadway
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4721
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4721
Gr: PK-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Hazard, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6050 Lotts Creek Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
6060 Lotts Creek Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
41 Runway Ave
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Gr: PK-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hazard, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hazard, KY include West Perry Elementary School, Perry County Alternative School and Cordia School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hazard?
6 public elementary schools are located in Hazard.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazard?
Hazard public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hazard are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hazard include: West Perry Elementary School vs. East Perry County Elementary School, East Perry County Elementary School vs. West Perry Elementary School
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