For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,173 students in Russell County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Russell County, KY are Russell Springs Elementary School, Jamestown Elementary School and Salem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Russell County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1554 N Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3587
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3587
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #22.
Jamestown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
342 S. Main Street
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-3966
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-3966
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Salem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1409 S Hwy 76
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6197
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6197
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Russell County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2258 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-2224
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-2224
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Russell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1085 Hwy 1058
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-4666
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-4666
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
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What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Russell County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Russell County, KY include Russell Springs Elementary School, Jamestown Elementary School and Salem Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Russell County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Russell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Russell County include: Russell Springs Elementary School vs. Jamestown Elementary School, Russell Springs Elementary School vs. Salem Elementary School
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