For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,988 students in Hazard, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hazard, KY are West Perry Elementary School, Cordia School and East Perry County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazard, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Hazard have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hazard, KY (2026-27)
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 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
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 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
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 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
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 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 preschools in Hazard, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hazard, KY include West Perry Elementary School, Cordia School and East Perry County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hazard?
4 public preschools are located in Hazard.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazard?
Hazard public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Hazard are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools 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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