For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,398 students in Estill County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Estill County, KY are Estill County Success Academy, West Irvine Elementary School and Estill County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Estill County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Estill County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Estill County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estill County Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
253 Main St
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
West Irvine Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 Riverview Rd
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-4800
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-4800
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Estill County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 Patriot Dr.
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-5136
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-5136
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
314 Main St
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-7703
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-7703
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Estill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Shadow Mountain Academy Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6930 Winchester Rd
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-3977
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-3977
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Estill County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Estill County, KY include Estill County Success Academy, West Irvine Elementary School and Estill County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Estill County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Estill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Estill County?
Estill 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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