For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 394 students in Olmstead, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Olmstead, KY is Olmstead Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olmstead, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Olmstead have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Olmstead, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olmstead Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1170 Olmstead Rd
Olmstead, KY 42265
(270) 726-3811
Olmstead, KY 42265
(270) 726-3811
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Olmstead, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Olmstead, KY include Olmstead Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Olmstead?
1 public schools are located in Olmstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Olmstead?
Olmstead public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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