For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,528 students in Butler County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Butler County, KY are Butler County Learning Center, Butler County Middle School and Morgantown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Butler County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butler County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
178 Academic Way
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2264
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2264
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Butler County Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 Ward Ave
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Morgantown Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Cemetery Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
North Butler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5539 Brownsville Rd
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Butler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5435 Caneyville Rd
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3335
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3335
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
10225 Brownsville Rd
Jetson, KY 42252
(270) 526-4392
Jetson, KY 42252
(270) 526-4392
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
240 Huntsville/quality Rd
Rochester, KY 42273
(270) 934-2671
Rochester, KY 42273
(270) 934-2671
Gr: K-5 | 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Butler County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Butler County, KY include Butler County Learning Center, Butler County Middle School and Morgantown Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Butler County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Butler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Butler County include: North Butler Elementary School vs. Morgantown Elementary School, Morgantown Elementary School vs. North Butler Elementary School
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