For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,084 students in Bracken County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bracken County, KY are Bracken County Middle School, Taylor Elementary School and Augusta Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bracken County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bracken County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bracken County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bracken County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
167 Parsley Drive
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-3425
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-3425
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Gibson Dr
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-2169
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-2169
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Augusta Independent School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 Bracken St
Augusta, KY 41002
(606) 756-2105
Augusta, KY 41002
(606) 756-2105
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Bracken County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
207 Bracken St
Augusta, KY 41002
(606) 756-2105
Augusta, KY 41002
(606) 756-2105
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bracken County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bracken County, KY include Bracken County Middle School, Taylor Elementary School and Augusta Independent School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bracken County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Bracken County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bracken County?
Bracken County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bracken County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bracken County include: Taylor Elementary School vs. Augusta Independent School, Augusta Independent School vs. Taylor Elementary School, Bracken County Middle School vs. Augusta Independent School
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