For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 842 students in Beaver Dam, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Beaver Dam, KY are Southern Elementary School and Beaver Dam Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaver Dam, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Beaver Dam have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Beaver Dam, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3836 Us Hwy 231 S
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-3462
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-3462
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Beaver Dam Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
183 Us Hwy 62 E
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-4478
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-4478
Grades: PK-6
| 564 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Beaver Dam, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Beaver Dam, KY include Southern Elementary School and Beaver Dam Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Beaver Dam?
2 public elementary schools are located in Beaver Dam.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaver Dam?
Beaver Dam public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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