Best Ballard County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 684 students in Ballard County, KY.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Ballard County, KY are Ballard County Elementary School and Ballard County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ballard County, KY public elementary schools have an score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ballard County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Ballard County (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Ballard County Elementary School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
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3383 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400

Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #22.

Ballard County Middle School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
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3561 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400

Gr: 6-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ballard County, KY?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Ballard County, KY include Ballard County Elementary School and Ballard County Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Ballard County?

2 public elementary schools are located in Ballard County.

What is the racial composition of students in Ballard County?

Ballard County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).