For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,348 students in Knott County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Knott County, KY are Jones Fork Elementary School, Emmalena Elementary School and Carr Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knott County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Knott 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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Knott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jones Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9795 Hwy 550 E
Mousie, KY 41839
(606) 946-2132
Mousie, KY 41839
(606) 946-2132
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Emmalena Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8343 W Hwy 550
Emmalena, KY 41740
(606) 251-3651
Emmalena, KY 41740
(606) 251-3651
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Carr Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8596 S Hwy 160
Littcarr, KY 41834
(606) 642-3833
Littcarr, KY 41834
(606) 642-3833
Gr: K-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Hindman Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
875 W Main St
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-5872
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-5872
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Beaver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Hwy 7 S
Topmost, KY 41862
(606) 447-2833
Topmost, KY 41862
(606) 447-2833
Gr: K-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Knott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
450 Vest-talcum Rd
Vest, KY 41772
(606) 785-3515
Vest, KY 41772
(606) 785-3515
Gr: K-8 | 136 students
6740 Hwy 899
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-3307
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-3307
Gr: K-8 | 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Knott County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Knott County, KY include Jones Fork Elementary School, Emmalena Elementary School and Carr Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Knott County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Knott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knott County?
Knott County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Knott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Knott County include: Jones Fork Elementary School vs. Emmalena Elementary School, Beaver Creek Elementary School vs. Hindman Elementary School, Hindman Elementary School vs. Beaver Creek Elementary School
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