For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,205 students in Taylorsville, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Taylorsville, KY are Spencer County Elementary School, Taylorsville Elementary School and Spencer County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylorsville, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Taylorsville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Taylorsville, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencer County Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1265 Mt. Washington Rd.
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-6950
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Taylorsville Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Highview Ave.
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3339
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3339
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Spencer County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1263 Mt Washington Rd
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3260
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3260
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Hillview Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 Main Cross St
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-1530
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-1530
Gr: 1-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Taylorsville, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 Reasor Ave
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3273
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3273
Gr: PK
110 Reasor Avenue
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-0301
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-0301
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
110 Reasor Ave
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3210
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3210
Gr: PK | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Taylorsville, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Taylorsville, KY include Spencer County Elementary School, Taylorsville Elementary School and Spencer County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Taylorsville?
4 public elementary schools are located in Taylorsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylorsville?
Taylorsville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Taylorsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Taylorsville include: Taylorsville Elementary School vs. Spencer County Elementary School, Spencer County Elementary School vs. Taylorsville Elementary School, Spencer County Middle School vs. Spencer County Elementary School
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