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Best Johnson County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,401 students in Johnson County, KY.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, KY are Highland Elementary School, W R Castle Memorial Elementary School and Porter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Johnson County, KY public elementary schools have an score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Johnson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Highland Elementary School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
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649 Us 23 South
Staffordsville, KY 41256
(606) 297-3674

Gr: PK-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #22.

W R Castle Memorial Elementary School

(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
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3936 Us 23 N
Wittensville, KY 41274
(606) 297-3738

Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #33.

Porter Elementary School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
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7210 Us 321 S
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-2545

Gr: PK-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #44.

Flat Gap Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1450 Ky Rt 689
Flatgap, KY 41219
(606) 265-3110

Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #55.

Paintsville Elementary School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
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325 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651

Gr: PK-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #66.

Central Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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1715 Euclid Ave
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2541

Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #77.

Johnson County Eagle Academy

Alternative School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077

Gr: K-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, KY?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, KY include Highland Elementary School, W R Castle Memorial Elementary School and Porter Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Johnson County?

7 public elementary schools are located in Johnson County.

What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?

Johnson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).