For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 689 students in Hancock County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, KY are South Hancock Elementary School and North Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hancock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8631 State Rt 69
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-6762
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-6762
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
North Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Frank Luttrell Rd
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-7900
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Hawesville School Rd
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-8323
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-8323
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
400 Second St
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 295-3341
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 295-3341
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, KY include South Hancock Elementary School and North Hancock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hancock County?
2 public preschools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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