For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,315 students in Hopkins County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Hopkins County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools 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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hopkins County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hopkins County, KY include Pride Elementary School, Hanson Elementary School and West Broadway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hopkins County?
9 public preschools are located in Hopkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hopkins County?
Hopkins County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Hopkins County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hopkins County include: Southside Elementary School vs. West Hopkins School, West Hopkins School vs. Southside Elementary School, Jesse Stuart Elementary School vs. Hanson Elementary School
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