For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,200 students in Spencer County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Spencer County, 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.
Spencer County, 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 Spencer County 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 Spencer County (2026)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Spencer County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Spencer County, KY include Spencer County Elementary School, Taylorsville Elementary School and Spencer County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Spencer County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Spencer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer County?
Spencer County 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 Spencer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Spencer County 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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