For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,295 students in Union County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Union County, KY are Union County Learning Academy, Sturgis Elementary School and Morganfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, 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 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Union County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Union County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4464 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Sturgis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Grant St
Sturgis, KY 42459
(270) 333-4088
Sturgis, KY 42459
(270) 333-4088
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Morganfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 S Mart St
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2611
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2611
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Union County Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4465 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-0224
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-0224
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: #55.
Uniontown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Walnut St
Uniontown, KY 42461
(270) 822-4462
Uniontown, KY 42461
(270) 822-4462
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clements Victory Technical High School #2 (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2302 Us Hwy 60 East
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Earle C Clements Victory Technical High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2302 Us Hwy 60 East
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Grades: 12
| 46 students
Raymond Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
516 Main St
Uniontown, KY 42461
(270) 822-5027
Uniontown, KY 42461
(270) 822-5027
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
4465 Us 60 West
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2742
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2742
Grades: PK
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Union County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Union County, KY include Union County Learning Academy, Sturgis Elementary School and Morganfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Union County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Union County include: Uniontown Elementary School vs. Morganfield Elementary School, Sturgis Elementary School vs. Morganfield Elementary School, Morganfield Elementary School vs. Uniontown Elementary School
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