For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,223 students in 42276, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42276, KY are Chandlers Elementary School, Russellville Middle School and R E Stevenson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 42276 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 42276, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42276, KY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chandlers Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Morgantown Rd
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 542-4139
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 542-4139
Grades: PK-8
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Russellville Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W. 9th Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8428
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8428
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
Rank: #33.
R E Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Main St
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8425
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8425
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #44.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Bowling Green Road
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
42276, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cougar Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2200 Bowling Green Rd
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Grades: K-5
| 7 students
1000 North Main Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-3927
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-3927
Grades: PK
| 115 students
Russellville Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1101 West 9th St
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Virtual Learning Academy @russellville (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
335 S. Summer Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8405
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8405
Grades: PK-12
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 42276, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42276, KY include Chandlers Elementary School, Russellville Middle School and R E Stevenson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 42276?
4 public elementary schools are located in 42276.
What is the racial composition of students in 42276?
42276 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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