For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,189 students in Jackson, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson, KY are Jackson City School, Breathitt Regional School and Sebastian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson City School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Highland Ave
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Breathitt Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4907
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4907
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Sebastian Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
244 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Gr: 3-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Breathitt Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2665 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Jackson, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
90 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4916
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4916
Gr: PK-2 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson, KY include Jackson City School, Breathitt Regional School and Sebastian Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson?
5 public elementary schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jackson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jackson include: Sebastian Elementary School vs. Jackson City School
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