For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,456 students in Jackson County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, KY are Mckee Elementary School, Sand Gap Elementary School and Tyner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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 Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1005 Hwy. 89 N
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7157
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7157
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Sand Gap Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6783 Hwy 421 N
Sandgap, KY 40481
(606) 965-3171
Sandgap, KY 40481
(606) 965-3171
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Tyner Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1340 Hwy 30 W
Tyner, KY 40486
(606) 364-5105
Tyner, KY 40486
(606) 364-5105
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Barnabus Home Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4500 Highway 30 W
Annville, KY 40402
(606) 304-2111
Annville, KY 40402
(606) 304-2111
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
Rank: #55.
Jackson County Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
139 Hwy 587
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-8351
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-8351
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jackson County Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Us Hwy 421 South
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-4950
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-4950
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, KY include Mckee Elementary School, Sand Gap Elementary School and Tyner Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jackson County include: Tyner Elementary School vs. Sand Gap Elementary School, Sand Gap Elementary School vs. Mckee Elementary School, Sand Gap Elementary School vs. Tyner Elementary School
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