For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 285 students in Providence, KY.
The top ranked public elementary school in Providence, KY is Providence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Providence, KY public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Providence have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Providence, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
470 S Broadway
Providence, KY 42450
(270) 667-7041
Providence, KY 42450
(270) 667-7041
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Providence, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
470 S Broadway
Providence, KY 42450
(270) 667-7041
Providence, KY 42450
(270) 667-7041
Grades: PK-8
| 267 students
301 Cedar St
Providence, KY 42450
(270) 667-7065
Providence, KY 42450
(270) 667-7065
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Providence, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Providence, KY include Providence Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Providence?
1 public elementary schools are located in Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in Providence?
Providence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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