For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 4,675 students in Boyd County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Boyd County, KY are Star Elementary School, Ponderosa Elementary School and Charles Russell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boyd County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Boyd County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Boyd County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8249 E Us Hwy 60
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16701 Ponderosa Dr
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 928-2330
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 928-2330
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Charles Russell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Russell St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2735
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2735
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Poage Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3215 S 29th St
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2734
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2734
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #55.
Boyd County Central School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 West Pigeon Roost Road
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #66.
Hager Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Blackburn Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2731
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2731
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #77.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3111 Blackburn Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2733
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2733
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #88.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Kansas St
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2727
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2727
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #99.
Catlettsburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3348 Court St
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 739-5515
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 739-5515
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: #1010.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
258 Mcknight St Ww
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 325-1528
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 325-1528
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #1111.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
830 State Rt 716
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-6533
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-6533
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1212.
Boyd County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1226 Summit Road
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-9547
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-9547
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #1313.
Crabbe Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 17th St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2730
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2730
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Rank: #1414.
Cannonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12219 Midland Trail Rd
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7131
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7131
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #1515.
Fairview High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2123 Main St W
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 324-9226
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 324-9226
Grades: 6-12
| 299 students
Rank: #1616.
Raceland-worthington Schools Campus B
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Roberts Dr
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 920-2091
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 920-2091
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland Alternative School
Alternative School
2208 Diniaco Drive
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2797
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2797
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Boyd County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ashland Central School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1420 Central Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-1758
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-1758
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Boyd County Central (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
12307 Midland Trail Rd.
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Grades: 6-11
| 18 students
12862 State Rt 180
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 929-5500
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 929-5500
Grades: PK
| 120 students
1820 Hickman St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2732
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2732
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Ramey-estep High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2901 Pigeon Roost Road
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
Ramey-estep School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2901 W Pigeon Roost Dr
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Grades: 7-12
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Boyd County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Boyd County, KY include Star Elementary School, Ponderosa Elementary School and Charles Russell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Boyd County?
17 public elementary schools are located in Boyd County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boyd County?
Boyd County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Boyd County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Boyd County include: Ashland Middle School vs. Boyd County Middle School, Oakview Elementary School vs. Hager Elementary School, Boyd County Middle School vs. Ashland Middle School
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