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Best Harrodsburg Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,925 students in Harrodsburg, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harrodsburg, KY are Mercer County Day Treatment, Kenneth D. King Middle School and Mercer County Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrodsburg, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harrodsburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Harrodsburg, KY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mercer County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Kenneth D. King Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
937 Moberly Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Mercer County Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Moberly Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7080
Gr: 3-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Mercer County Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
741 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
Gr: PK-2 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Harrodsburg, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Evan Harlow Early Learning Center (Closed 2023)
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Gr: PK-K | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Evan Harlow Elementary School (Closed 2011)
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Gr: PK-5
Harrodsburg Middle School (Closed 2023)
433 E Lexington St
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-8415
Gr: 6-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Mercer Central Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Gr: 9-12
Mercer County 9th Grade Academy (Closed 2015)
7076 Old Boonesboro Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7100
Gr: 9 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Mercer County Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
961 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-4364
Gr: 6-10 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Harrodsburg, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harrodsburg, KY include Mercer County Day Treatment, Kenneth D. King Middle School and Mercer County Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harrodsburg?
4 public elementary schools are located in Harrodsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrodsburg?
Harrodsburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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