For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,377 students in Hartford, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Hartford, KY are Ohio County Alternative Learning Program, Ohio County Day Treatment and Ohio County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hartford, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 W Render St
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-9092
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-9092
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Ohio County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 W Render St
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-9092
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-9092
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Ohio County Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1404 S Main St
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-7893
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-7893
Gr: 7-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Wayland Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Oakwood Dr
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-3462
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-3462
Gr: PK-6 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Ohio County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 S Main St
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-3366
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-3366
Gr: 9-12 | 1,129 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Ohio County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1406 South Main Street
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-9612
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-9612
Gr: 8-12
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What are the top-ranked public schools in Hartford, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Hartford, KY include Ohio County Alternative Learning Program, Ohio County Day Treatment and Ohio County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hartford?
6 public schools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).