For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,009 students in Mccreary County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mccreary County, KY are Pine Knot Intermediate, Whitley City Elementary School and Mccreary County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mccreary County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mccreary County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Mccreary County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Knot Intermediate
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6519 S Hwy 1651
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2511
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2511
Gr: 3-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Whitley City Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2819 N Hwy 27
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 376-2690
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 376-2690
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Mccreary County Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5081
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5081
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
119 East Highway 2792
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161
Gr: PK-2 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Mccreary County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
70 Eagle Road
Parkers Lake, KY 42634
(606) 376-2305
Parkers Lake, KY 42634
(606) 376-2305
Gr: K-5 | 116 students
Mccreary Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
400 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-1477
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-1477
Gr: 6-12
2819 North Hwy 27
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 354-3590
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 354-3590
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
119 East Hwy 92
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-3590
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-3590
Gr: PK | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Pine Knot Career Institute High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
132 Job Corps Road
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-4250
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
6519 S Hwy 1651
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 376-2511
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 376-2511
Gr: 4-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
119 East Hwy 2792
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161
Gr: K-3 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
30 Smithtown School Rd
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-2222
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-2222
Gr: K-5 | 148 students
145 Hume Dr
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5385
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5385
Gr: K-5 | 230 students
180 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5081
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5081
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mccreary County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mccreary County, KY include Pine Knot Intermediate, Whitley City Elementary School and Mccreary County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mccreary County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Mccreary County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mccreary County?
Mccreary County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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