For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 950 students in Crittenden County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crittenden County, KY are Crittenden County Elementary School and Crittenden County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crittenden County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Crittenden County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Crittenden County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crittenden County Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Autumn Lane
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2243
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2243
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Crittenden County Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
519 West Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-5221
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-5221
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Crittenden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crittenden County Alternative Program School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
627 Elm St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-4281
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-4281
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Crittenden County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crittenden County, KY include Crittenden County Elementary School and Crittenden County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crittenden County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Crittenden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crittenden County?
Crittenden County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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