For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 457 students in Hyden, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Hyden, KY is Mountain View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hyden, KY public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hyden have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hyden, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
170 Bear Trail
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2425
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2425
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Hyden, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Leslie County Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
108 Maple Street
Hyden, KY 41749
(502) 223-3110
Hyden, KY 41749
(502) 223-3110
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
27 Eagle Ln
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-5580
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-5580
Gr: 7-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hyden, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hyden, KY include Mountain View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hyden?
1 public elementary schools are located in Hyden.
What is the racial composition of students in Hyden?
Hyden public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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