For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,386 students in Brandenburg, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brandenburg, KY are Barry Hahn Primary School, David T. Wilson Elementary School and James R. Allen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brandenburg, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brandenburg have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Brandenburg, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barry Hahn Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Broadway
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7545
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7545
Grades: PK-3
| 831 students
Rank: #22.
David T. Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1075 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7540
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7540
Grades: 4-6
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
James R. Allen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
918 Old State Road
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Brandenburg, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brandenburg High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
938 Old State Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
1155 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7500
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7500
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Brandenburg, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brandenburg, KY include Barry Hahn Primary School, David T. Wilson Elementary School and James R. Allen High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brandenburg?
3 public elementary schools are located in Brandenburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Brandenburg?
Brandenburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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