For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,875 students in Harrodsburg, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harrodsburg, KY are Mercer County Day Treatment, Kenneth D. King Middle School and Mercer County Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrodsburg, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harrodsburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Harrodsburg, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mercer County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Kenneth D. King Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
937 Moberly Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Mercer County Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Moberly Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7080
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7080
Gr: 3-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Mercer County Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
741 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
Gr: PK-2 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Harrodsburg, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harrodsburg, KY include Mercer County Day Treatment, Kenneth D. King Middle School and Mercer County Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harrodsburg?
4 public elementary schools are located in Harrodsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrodsburg?
Harrodsburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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