For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,096 students in Tompkinsville, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tompkinsville, KY are Tompkinsville Elementary School, Joe Harrison Carter and Monroe Co Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tompkinsville, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tompkinsville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Tompkinsville, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tompkinsville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 Elementary School Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Joe Harrison Carter
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3888 Edmonton Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Monroe Co Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Main
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-9624
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-9624
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tompkinsville, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tompkinsville, KY include Tompkinsville Elementary School, Joe Harrison Carter and Monroe Co Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tompkinsville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Tompkinsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Tompkinsville?
Tompkinsville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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