For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,223 students in Anderson County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Anderson County, KY are Robert B. Turner Elementary School, Anderson County Middle School and Emma B. Ward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Anderson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert B. Turner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1411 Fox Creek Road
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2500
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2500
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Anderson County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Mustang Trail
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9261
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9261
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #33.
Emma B. Ward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Bypass N
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-4236
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-4236
Grades: 1-5
| 469 students
Rank: #44.
Saffell Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Saffell St
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-3565
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-3565
Grades: 1-5
| 402 students
Anderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Apex Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Bearcat Drive
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3905 Halls Hill Rd.
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 241-3514
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 241-3514
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Anderson County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Anderson County, KY include Robert B. Turner Elementary School, Anderson County Middle School and Emma B. Ward Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Anderson County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Anderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Anderson County include: Saffell Street Elementary School vs. Robert B. Turner Elementary School, Emma B. Ward Elementary School vs. Robert B. Turner Elementary School, Robert B. Turner Elementary School vs. Saffell Street Elementary School
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