For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,507 students in Larue County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Larue County, KY are Hodgenville Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Larue County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Larue County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Larue County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Larue County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hodgenville Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 Eagle Lane
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3506
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3506
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 Lincoln Farm Road
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-4112
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-4112
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Larue County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 S Lincoln Blvd
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3196
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3196
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Larue County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50 School Loop
Buffalo, KY 42716
(270) 358-4113
Buffalo, KY 42716
(270) 358-4113
Gr: K-4 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
917 S Lincoln Blvd
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-8786
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-8786
Gr: 5-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
9050 New Jackson Hwy
Magnolia, KY 42757
(270) 358-4112
Magnolia, KY 42757
(270) 358-4112
Gr: K-4 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Larue County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Larue County, KY include Hodgenville Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Larue County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Larue County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Larue County.
What is the racial composition of students in Larue County?
Larue County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Larue County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Larue County include: Hodgenville Elementary School vs. Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School vs. Hodgenville Elementary School
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