Best Public Elementary Schools in Carter County (2025-26)

Best Carter County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,606 students in Carter County, KY.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Carter County, KY are Olive Hill Elementary School, Tygart Creek Elementary School and Prichard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Carter County, KY public elementary schools have an score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Carter County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Olive Hill Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
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825 E Tom T Hall Blvd
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5385

Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #22.

Tygart Creek Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
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19743 W Us Hwy 60
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110

Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #33.

Prichard Elementary School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
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401 E Main St
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-8815

Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #44.

West Carter Middle School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
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150 Warrior Drive
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5354

Gr: 6-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #55.

East Carter Middle School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
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1 Spirit Lane
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5156

Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #66.

Heritage Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
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4863 S State Hwy 1
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5784

Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #77.

Carter Virtual Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
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372 West Carter Dr.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022

Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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Carter County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Carter City Elementary School (Closed 2024)

13321 State Hwy 2
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121

Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Carter Elementary School (Closed 2014)

12594 St Hwy 2
Carter, KY 41128
(606) 474-6121

Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Upper Tygart Elementary School (Closed 2014)

21039 West Us Hwy 60
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110

Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carter County, KY?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Carter County, KY include Olive Hill Elementary School, Tygart Creek Elementary School and Prichard Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Carter County?

7 public elementary schools are located in Carter County.

What is the racial composition of students in Carter County?

Carter 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).