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Best Public Preschools in Perry County (2026)
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Best Perry County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,959 students in Perry County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Perry County, KY are Viper Elementary School, West Perry Elementary School and Robinson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Perry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Viper Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20 Eddington Ln
Viper, KY 41774
(606) 439-3837
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
West Perry Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
72 Miss Edna Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-6438
Gr: PK-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13150 Ky Hwy 476
Ary, KY 41712
(606) 378-7761
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Cordia School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6050 Lotts Creek Road
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
East Perry County Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 Perry Circle Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Gr: PK-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Broadway
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4721
Gr: PK-4 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Robert W Combs Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9165 Hwy 15 S
Happy, KY 41746
(606) 476-2518
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Perry County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Perry County, KY include Viper Elementary School, West Perry Elementary School and Robinson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Perry County?
7 public preschools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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