For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,697 students in Russell Springs, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Russell Springs, KY are Russell Springs Elementary School, Salem Elementary School and Russell County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell Springs, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Russell Springs have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Russell Springs, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell Springs Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1554 N Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3587
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3587
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #22.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1409 S Hwy 76
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6197
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6197
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Russell County Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2258 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-2224
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-2224
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Russell Springs, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Russell Springs, KY include Russell Springs Elementary School, Salem Elementary School and Russell County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Russell Springs?
3 public elementary schools are located in Russell Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell Springs?
Russell Springs 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).
Which public elementary schools in Russell Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Russell Springs include: Salem Elementary School vs. Russell Springs Elementary School, Russell Springs Elementary School vs. Salem Elementary School
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