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Top 5 Best Calloway County Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,289 students in Calloway County, KY. The top ranked public elementary schools in Calloway County, KY are Murray Elementary School, Murray Middle School and Southwest Calloway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calloway County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Calloway County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Calloway County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
111 Broach Ave
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5022
Grades: PK-3
| 560 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Murray Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Main St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5125
Grades: 4-8
| 669 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Southwest Calloway Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3426 Wiswell Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7345
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
East Calloway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1169 Pottertown Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7325
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #55.
North Calloway Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2928 Brinn Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7335
Grades: K-5
| 572 students
Rank: #66.
Calloway County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2003 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #77.
Calloway County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2112 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7355
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #88.
Calloway County Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2003 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Grades: 6-12
| 100 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Calloway County, KY

Calloway County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 809-4633
Grades: PK
| 34 students
227 North Lp Miller St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 767-9229
Grades: PK
| 35 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Calloway County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Calloway County, KY include Murray Elementary School, Murray Middle School and Southwest Calloway Elementary School. Calloway County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public elementary schools are located in Calloway County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Calloway County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calloway County?
Calloway County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Calloway County are often viewed compared to one another?

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