Best Public Elementary Schools in Nicholas County (2026)

Best Nicholas County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 645 students in Nicholas County, KY.

The top-ranked public elementary school in Nicholas County, KY is Nicholas County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Nicholas County, KY public elementary school have an score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nicholas County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Nicholas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Nicholas County Elementary School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
:

Bottom 50%

133 School Drive
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3785

Gr: PK-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nicholas County, KY?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nicholas County, KY include Nicholas County Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Nicholas County?

1 public elementary schools are located in Nicholas County.

What is the racial composition of students in Nicholas County?

Nicholas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).