For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 950 students in Crittenden County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Crittenden County, KY are Crittenden County Elementary School and Crittenden County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crittenden County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Crittenden County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Crittenden County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crittenden County Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Autumn Lane
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2243
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2243
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Crittenden County Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
519 West Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-5221
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-5221
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Crittenden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crittenden County Alternative Program School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
627 Elm St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-4281
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-4281
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Crittenden County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Crittenden County, KY include Crittenden County Elementary School and Crittenden County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crittenden County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Crittenden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crittenden County?
Crittenden County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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