For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,157 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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson, KY (2025)
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 | 356 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 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
90 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4916
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4916
Gr: PK-2 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Jackson, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Breathitt Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3826 Highway 15 S
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8820
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8820
Gr: K-12
244 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Gr: 7-9 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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