For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,803 students in Wayne County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, KY are Otter Creek Academy, Wayne County Middle School and Wayne County Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otter Creek Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1442 Old Bethel Church Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Wayne County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Champion Drive
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Wayne County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Monticello Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 340-3900
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 340-3900
Gr: 3-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
278 Kenny Davis Blvd.
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8150
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8150
Gr: 1-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, KY include Otter Creek Academy, Wayne County Middle School and Wayne County Learning Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wayne County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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