For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,559 students in Mayfield, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mayfield, KY are Farmington Elementary School, Sedalia Elementary School and Mayfield Youth Development Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mayfield, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mayfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mayfield, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7730 State Rt 121 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Sedalia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5252 St. Rt 97
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4850
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4850
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Mayfield Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3179 State Rt 45 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-9609
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-9609
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Graves County Central Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2262 State Rt 121 N
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4901
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4901
Gr: PK-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1004 Backusburg Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-8696
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-8696
Gr: PK-4 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Mayfield Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 W College St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7521
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7521
Gr: 5-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Mayfield, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 S Hamilton St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4810
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4810
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
914 East College St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5916
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5916
Gr: PK-K | 125 students Minority enrollment: 37%
416 Central Ave
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5524
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5524
Gr: 1-3 | 379 students Minority enrollment: 39%
1201 W Broadway
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5588
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5588
Gr: 4-5 | 210 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mayfield, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mayfield, KY include Farmington Elementary School, Sedalia Elementary School and Mayfield Youth Development Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mayfield?
6 public elementary schools are located in Mayfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Mayfield?
Mayfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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