For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 4,951 students in Hopkins County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hopkins County, KY are Pride Elementary School, Hanson Elementary School and West Broadway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hopkins County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hopkins County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hopkins County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pride Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
861 Pride Ave
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6030
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6030
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413
(270) 825-6158
Hanson, KY 42413
(270) 825-6158
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
West Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
127 W Broadway
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6036
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6036
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Hopkins County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Sugg Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
James Madison Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Brown Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6160
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6160
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Jesse Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1710 Anton Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6033
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6033
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9220 Hopkinsville Rd
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270) 825-6143
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270) 825-6143
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Dawson Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957
Gr: 6-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Grapevine Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Hayes Ave.
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6012
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6012
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
South Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9140 Hopkinsville Rd
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270) 825-6125
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270) 825-6125
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
West Hopkins School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2695 Rabbit Ridge Rd
Nebo, KY 42441
(270) 825-6130
Nebo, KY 42441
(270) 825-6130
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Browning Springs Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
357 W Arch St
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6006
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6006
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Dsisd Virtual Academy
Alternative School
317 Eli Street
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Gr: PK-12
Hopkins County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2991
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2991
Gr: 5-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
1967 Championship Dr
Earlington, KY 42410
(270) 825-6154
Earlington, KY 42410
(270) 825-6154
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hopkins County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hopkins County, KY include Pride Elementary School, Hanson Elementary School and West Broadway Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hopkins County?
15 public elementary schools are located in Hopkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hopkins County?
Hopkins County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hopkins County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hopkins County include: Browning Springs Middle School vs. James Madison Middle School, Dawson Springs Elementary School vs. Grapevine Elementary School, James Madison Middle School vs. Browning Springs Middle School
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