SCHOOLS & LEARNING
Two public school districts, private schools, colleges and the public library, with drive times from both sides of town.
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Two public school districts
Which district you’re in depends on your address, not your ZIP code.
COUNTY DISTRICT
Hardin County Schools
24 schools and about 14,620 students (GreatSchools). Covers most of the county outside city limits.
Central office: 65 W.A. Jenkins Rd · hardin.kyschools.us
CITY DISTRICT
Elizabethtown Independent Schools
8 schools and about 2,477 students (GreatSchools). Serves parts of the city of Elizabethtown.
District office: 219 Helm St · etown.kyschools.us
BY COMMUNITY
Zoned schools by community
Elementary
Middle
High
Drive times are off-peak estimates; * = approximate. Confirm your zoned school with the district before you choose a home.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Public schools around Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown High
Talton K. Stone Middle
Helmwood Heights Elementary
Morningside Elementary
Panther Academy
John Hardin High
Central Hardin High
Bluegrass Middle
East Hardin Middle
Lincoln Trail Elementary
Heartland Elementary
New Highland Elementary
G.C. Burkhead Elementary
Early College and Career Center (EC3)
Ratings: GreatSchools, checked Oct 24, 2026. Ratings are one measure; visit and ask the school.
PRIVATE & EARLY LEARNING
Private schools and child care
PK–8
St. James Catholic School
Catholic school.
401 Robinbrooke Blvd · sjschoolonline.org
SCHOOL · CHILD CARE
Gloria Dei Lutheran School & Child Care
Lutheran school with child care.
1711 Ring Rd · gloriadeietown.org
CHILD CARE
Crocus Academy Heartland
Child care center.
1308 Woodland Dr
EARLY LEARNING
Elizabethtown Head Start
Federally funded preschool program.
401 W Poplar St
LIBRARY
Hardin County Public Library
100 Jim Owen Dr, Elizabethtown · hcpl.info
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Colleges on College Street Road
COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC)
Two-year degrees, certificates and technical training.
600 College Street Rd · elizabethtown.kctcs.edu
UNIVERSITY
WKU Elizabethtown
Western Kentucky University regional campus.
610 College Street Rd · wku.edu
UNIVERSITY
Lindsey Wilson University – Elizabethtown
Bachelor’s and graduate programs offered at ECTC.
600 College Street Rd (at ECTC)
CAREER SCHOOL
Empire Beauty School
Cosmetology training.
554 Westport Rd