For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 424 students in Elkhorn City, KY.
The top ranked public school in Elkhorn City, KY is Elkhorn City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhorn City, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Elkhorn City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elkhorn City, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn City Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Cougar Dr
Elkhorn City, KY 41522
(606) 754-4542
Elkhorn City, KY 41522
(606) 754-4542
Gr: PK-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elkhorn City, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Elkhorn City, KY include Elkhorn City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elkhorn City?
1 public schools are located in Elkhorn City.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhorn City?
Elkhorn City public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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