For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,401 students in Johnson County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, KY are Highland Elementary School, W R Castle Memorial Elementary School and Porter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Johnson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
649 Us 23 South
Staffordsville, KY 41256
(606) 297-3674
Staffordsville, KY 41256
(606) 297-3674
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3936 Us 23 N
Wittensville, KY 41274
(606) 297-3738
Wittensville, KY 41274
(606) 297-3738
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7210 Us 321 S
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-2545
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-2545
Gr: PK-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Flat Gap Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1450 Ky Rt 689
Flatgap, KY 41219
(606) 265-3110
Flatgap, KY 41219
(606) 265-3110
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Paintsville Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Gr: PK-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Euclid Ave
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2541
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2541
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Johnson County Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Gr: K-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8446 Ky Rt 40 E
Williamsport, KY 41271
(606) 789-5050
Williamsport, KY 41271
(606) 789-5050
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Tiger Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 2nd Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, KY include Highland Elementary School, W R Castle Memorial Elementary School and Porter Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Johnson County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson 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).
Which public elementary schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Johnson County include: W R Castle Memorial Elementary School vs. Porter Elementary School, Highland Elementary School vs. Paintsville Elementary School, Porter Elementary School vs. W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
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