For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,204 students in Russell County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Russell County, KY are Russell Springs Elementary School, Salem Elementary School and Russell County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Russell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russell Springs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1554 N Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3587
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3587
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1409 S Hwy 76
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6197
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6197
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Russell County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2258 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-2224
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-2224
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
342 S. Main Street
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-3966
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-3966
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Russell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1085 Hwy 1058
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-4666
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-4666
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Russell County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Russell County, KY include Russell Springs Elementary School, Salem Elementary School and Russell County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Russell County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Russell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Russell County include: Salem Elementary School vs. Russell Springs Elementary School, Jamestown Elementary School vs. Russell Springs Elementary School, Russell Springs Elementary School vs. Salem Elementary School
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