For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,129 students in Owenton, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Owenton, KY are Owen County Elementary/primary School and Maurice Bowling Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owenton, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Owenton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Owenton, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owen County Elementary/primary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-3417
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-3417
Gr: PK-4 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Maurice Bowling Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5701
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5701
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Owenton, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1925 Hwy 22 East
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5499
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5499
Gr: PK-2 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Owenton, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Owenton, KY include Owen County Elementary/primary School and Maurice Bowling Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Owenton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Owenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Owenton?
Owenton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Owenton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Owenton include: Owen County Elementary/primary School vs. Maurice Bowling Middle School, Maurice Bowling Middle School vs. Owen County Elementary/primary School
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