For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,491 students in Pendleton County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pendleton County, KY are Northern Elementary School, Southern Elementary School and Phillip Sharp Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pendleton County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pendleton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Pendleton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Hwy 177 E
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7341
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7341
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Fairgrounds Rd
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-6981
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-6981
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #33.
Phillip Sharp Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 Wright Rd
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7000
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pendleton County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pendleton County, KY include Northern Elementary School, Southern Elementary School and Phillip Sharp Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pendleton County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pendleton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton County?
Pendleton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Pendleton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pendleton County include: Southern Elementary School vs. Northern Elementary School, Northern Elementary School vs. Southern Elementary School
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