For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,200 students in 41008, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 41008, KY are Carroll County Middle School and Cartmell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 41008 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 41008, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41008, KY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Carroll County Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
408 5th St
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7080
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7080
Gr: 5-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cartmell Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1708 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7085
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7085
Gr: 2-4 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
907 Hawkins St
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7090
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7090
Gr: K-1 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
41008, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carroll County Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1706 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7112
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7112
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Ilead Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2557 Highway 227
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 41008, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 41008, KY include Carroll County Middle School and Cartmell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 41008?
3 public elementary schools are located in 41008.
What is the racial composition of students in 41008?
41008 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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