For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 645 students in Carlisle, KY.
The top ranked public elementary school in Carlisle, KY is Nicholas County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlisle, KY public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carlisle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Carlisle, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nicholas County Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
133 School Drive
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3785
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3785
Gr: PK-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carlisle, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carlisle, KY include Nicholas County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carlisle?
1 public elementary schools are located in Carlisle.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlisle?
Carlisle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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