For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 583 students in Dawson Springs, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dawson Springs, KY are Dawson Springs Elementary School and Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson Springs, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dawson Springs have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Dawson Springs, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawson Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957
Gr: 6-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Dsisd Virtual Academy
Alternative School
317 Eli Street
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Gr: PK-12
Dawson Springs, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2991
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2991
Gr: 5-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dawson Springs, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dawson Springs, KY include Dawson Springs Elementary School and Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dawson Springs?
3 public elementary schools are located in Dawson Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson Springs?
Dawson Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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