For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,985 students in Paris, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Paris, KY are Cane Ridge Elementary School, Bourbon Central Elementary School and Bourbon County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paris, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Paris have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Paris, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cane Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Bypass Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2106
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2106
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
Bourbon Central Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
367 Bethlehem Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2195
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2195
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Bourbon County Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3339 Lexington Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2189
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2189
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #44.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1481 S Main St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Paris Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 W 7th St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2163
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2163
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Paris, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Paris, KY include Cane Ridge Elementary School, Bourbon Central Elementary School and Bourbon County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Paris?
5 public elementary schools are located in Paris.
What is the racial composition of students in Paris?
Paris public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Paris are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Paris include: Bourbon Central Elementary School vs. Cane Ridge Elementary School, Cane Ridge Elementary School vs. Bourbon Central Elementary School, Paris Elementary School vs. Bourbon Central Elementary School
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