For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,123 students in Bell County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bell County, KY are Bell Central School Center, Yellow Creek School Center and Pineville Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bell County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bell County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Bell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bell Central School Center
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9821 Us 25-e
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-3104
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-3104
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Yellow Creek School Center
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4840 West Cumberland Avenue
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 248-1794
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 248-1794
Gr: PK-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Pineville Independent School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Virginia Avenue
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-5701
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-5701
Gr: PK-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Page School Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
239 Page School Road
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-5207
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-5207
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Middlesboro Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Cumberland Ave
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8880
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8880
Gr: 5-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Right Fork School Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5296 Hwy. 221
Stoney Fork, KY 40988
(606) 337-3271
Stoney Fork, KY 40988
(606) 337-3271
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Frakes School Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29 Henderson Settlement Loop
Frakes, KY 40940
(606) 337-2921
Frakes, KY 40940
(606) 337-2921
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Lone Jack School Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Creech Hollow Road
Fourmile, KY 40939
(606) 337-9461
Fourmile, KY 40939
(606) 337-9461
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #99.
Middlesboro Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 W Cumberland Ave
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8860
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8860
Gr: PK-4 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Middlesboro Group Home School
Alternative School
220 North 20th Street
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8800
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Bell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bell County Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9828 Us Hwy 25e Second Floor
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-0957
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-0957
Gr: 4-12
Bell County Education Center (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
560 Correctional Dr
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-7065
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-7065
Gr: 9-12
220 North 20th Street
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8816
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8816
Gr: 9-12
502 Ashbury Ave
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8840
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8840
Gr: PK | 89 students Minority enrollment: 20%
401 Virginia Ave
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-3412
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-3412
Gr: PK-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
401 Virginia Ave
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-2361
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-2361
Gr: 7-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bell County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bell County, KY include Bell Central School Center, Yellow Creek School Center and Pineville Independent School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bell County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Bell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bell County?
Bell County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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