For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,369 students in Elkton, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Elkton, KY are Todd County Central High School, Todd County Middle School and North Todd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkton, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Elkton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elkton, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Todd County Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
806 S Main St
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2506
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2506
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Todd County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Main St
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2511
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2511
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
North Todd Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Greenville Road
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-4460
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-4460
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Horizons High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
804 South Main Street
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
Todd County Day Treatment
Alternative School
804 S. Main Street
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
804 South Main Street
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Elkton, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Todd County Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
806b S Main St
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Grades: 7-11
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elkton, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Elkton, KY include Todd County Central High School, Todd County Middle School and North Todd Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elkton?
6 public schools are located in Elkton.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkton?
Elkton public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Elkton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Elkton include: Todd County Middle School vs. Todd County Central High School, Todd County Central High School vs. Todd County Middle School, Todd County Central High School vs. Horizons High School
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