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Best Columbia Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,848 students in Columbia, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Columbia, KY are Adair Learning Academy, Adair County Middle School and Adair County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbia, KY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adair Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Appleby Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0811
Gr: 5-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Adair County Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
322 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-5308
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Adair County Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
870 Indian Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0077
Gr: 3-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Adair County Primary Center
158 Col. Casey Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
Gr: PK-2 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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Columbia, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Colonel William Casey Elementary School (Closed 2023)
220 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
John Adair Intermediate School (Closed 2014)
202 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3341
Gr: 3-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Shepherd Elementary School (Closed 2007)
7445 Liberty Rd
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2933
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Sparksville Elementary School (Closed 2007)
44 Weed-sparksville Road
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 378-6565
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Columbia, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Columbia, KY include Adair Learning Academy, Adair County Middle School and Adair County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Columbia?
4 public elementary schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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