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Best Public Elementary Schools in Carlisle County (2026)
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Best Carlisle County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 544 students in Carlisle County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carlisle County, KY are Carlisle County Elementary School and Carlisle County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlisle County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carlisle County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Carlisle County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlisle County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4557 State Rt 1377
Bardwell, KY 42023
(270) 628-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Carlisle County Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4557 State Rt 1377
Bardwell, KY 42023
(270) 628-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carlisle County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carlisle County, KY include Carlisle County Elementary School and Carlisle County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carlisle County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Carlisle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlisle County?
Carlisle County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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