For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 760 students in Auburn, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Auburn, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Auburn, KY is Auburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Auburn, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
221 College St
Auburn, KY 42206
(270) 542-4181
Auburn, KY 42206
(270) 542-4181
Gr: PK-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Auburn, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Auburn, KY include Auburn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Auburn?
1 public schools are located in Auburn.
What percentage of students in Auburn go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Auburn are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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