For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,153 students in Whitesburg, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Whitesburg, KY are Whitesburg Middle School, Cowan Elementary School and West Whitesburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitesburg, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Whitesburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Whitesburg, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitesburg Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
366 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2761
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2761
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Hwy 931 S
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Whitesburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-9538
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-9538
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Kona Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 855-7544
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 855-7544
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Whitesburg, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6868 Hwy 7 North
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812
Grades: K-8
| 225 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Whitesburg, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Whitesburg, KY include Whitesburg Middle School, Cowan Elementary School and West Whitesburg Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Whitesburg?
4 public elementary schools are located in Whitesburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitesburg?
Whitesburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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