For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,479 students in Powell County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Powell County, KY are Powell County Academy, Stanton Elementary School and Powell County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powell County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Powell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Powell County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Powell County Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
642 Rose Way
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3505
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3505
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Stanton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
651 Breckinridge St
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3311
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3311
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Powell County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
770 W College Ave
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3308
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3308
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Bowen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5099 Campton Rd
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3313
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3313
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: #55.
Clay City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Main St
Clay City, KY 40312
(606) 663-3315
Clay City, KY 40312
(606) 663-3315
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Powell County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Powell County, KY include Powell County Academy, Stanton Elementary School and Powell County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Powell County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Powell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Powell County?
Powell 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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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