For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,166 students in Ohio County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ohio County, KY are Ohio County Alternative Learning Program, Ohio County Day Treatment and Horse Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ohio County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ohio County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Elementary Schools in Ohio County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 W Render St
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-9092
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-9092
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ohio County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 W Render St
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-9092
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-9092
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Horse Branch Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11980 Us Hwy 62 E
Horse Branch, KY 42349
(270) 274-4662
Horse Branch, KY 42349
(270) 274-4662
Grades: PK-6
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Fordsville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
359 W Main St
Fordsville, KY 42343
(270) 276-3601
Fordsville, KY 42343
(270) 276-3601
Grades: PK-6
| 238 students
Rank: #55.
Wayland Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Oakwood Dr
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-3462
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-3462
Grades: PK-6
| 639 students
Rank: #66.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3836 Us Hwy 231 S
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-3462
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-3462
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Rank: #77.
Beaver Dam Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
183 Us Hwy 62 E
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-4478
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-4478
Grades: PK-6
| 564 students
Rank: #88.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4008 St Rt 85 E
Centertown, KY 42328
(270) 274-7643
Centertown, KY 42328
(270) 274-7643
Grades: PK-6
| 224 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ohio County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ohio County, KY include Ohio County Alternative Learning Program, Ohio County Day Treatment and Horse Branch Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ohio County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Ohio County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio County?
Ohio County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Ohio County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ohio County include: Wayland Alexander Elementary School vs. Horse Branch Elementary School, Horse Branch Elementary School vs. Wayland Alexander Elementary School
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