For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 265 students in Payneville, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Payneville, KY is Payneville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payneville, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Payneville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Payneville, KY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Payneville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 Rhodelia Rd
Payneville, KY 40157
(270) 422-7550
Payneville, KY 40157
(270) 422-7550
Gr: K-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Payneville, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Payneville, KY include Payneville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Payneville?
1 public schools are located in Payneville.
What is the racial composition of students in Payneville?
Payneville public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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