For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 695 students in Trimble County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Trimble County, KY are Bedford Elementary School and Milton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trimble County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Trimble County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Trimble County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 Mt Pleasant Rd
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3217
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3217
Gr: PK-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9245 Hwy 421 N
Milton, KY 40045
(502) 268-3322
Milton, KY 40045
(502) 268-3322
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Trimble County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Trimble County Alternative Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
116 Wentworth Ave.
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3201
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3201
Gr: 7-12
1029 Hwy 421n
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7781
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7781
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1089 Hwy 421n
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7361
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7361
Gr: 7-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Trimble County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Trimble County, KY include Bedford Elementary School and Milton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Trimble County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Trimble County.
What is the racial composition of students in Trimble County?
Trimble County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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