For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,200 students in 41008, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 41008, KY are Carroll County Middle School and Cartmell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 41008 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 41008, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41008, KY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Carroll County Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
408 5th St
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7080
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7080
Gr: 5-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cartmell Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1708 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7085
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7085
Gr: 2-4 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
907 Hawkins St
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7090
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7090
Gr: K-1 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
41008, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carroll County Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1706 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7112
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7112
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Ilead Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2557 Highway 227
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 41008, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 41008, KY include Carroll County Middle School and Cartmell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 41008?
3 public elementary schools are located in 41008.
What is the racial composition of students in 41008?
41008 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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