For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,456 students in Jackson County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, KY are Mckee Elementary School, Sand Gap Elementary School and Tyner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1005 Hwy. 89 N
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7157
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7157
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Sand Gap Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6783 Hwy 421 N
Sandgap, KY 40481
(606) 965-3171
Sandgap, KY 40481
(606) 965-3171
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Tyner Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1340 Hwy 30 W
Tyner, KY 40486
(606) 364-5105
Tyner, KY 40486
(606) 364-5105
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Barnabus Home Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4500 Highway 30 W
Annville, KY 40402
(606) 304-2111
Annville, KY 40402
(606) 304-2111
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Jackson County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
139 Hwy 587
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-8351
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-8351
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, KY include Mckee Elementary School, Sand Gap Elementary School and Tyner Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jackson County include: Sand Gap Elementary School vs. Mckee Elementary School, Sand Gap Elementary School vs. Tyner Elementary School, Tyner Elementary School vs. Mckee Elementary School
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