For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 938 students in 41240, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 41240, KY are Paintsville Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Johnson County Eagle Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 41240 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 41240, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41240, KY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paintsville Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Euclid Ave
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2541
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2541
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson County Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Grades: K-12
| 149 students
41240, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
305 Second St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Tiger Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 2nd Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 41240, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 41240, KY include Paintsville Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Johnson County Eagle Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 41240?
3 public elementary schools are located in 41240.
What is the racial composition of students in 41240?
41240 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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