For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 930 students in Owsley County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Owsley County, KY are Highland-turner Elementary School and Owsley County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owsley County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Owsley County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Owsley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland-turner Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10355 Hwy 30w
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 295-7181
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 295-7181
Gr: PK-6 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Owsley County Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
372 Kentucky 28
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5186
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5186
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Owsley County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Owsley County, KY include Highland-turner Elementary School and Owsley County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Owsley County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Owsley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Owsley County?
Owsley 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 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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