For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,098 students in Lewis County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lewis County, KY are Laurel Elementary School, Garrison Elementary School and Tollesboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Lewis County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Laurel School Rd
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2214
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2214
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
79 Garrison Elementary
Garrison, KY 41141
(606) 757-2122
Garrison, KY 41141
(606) 757-2122
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Tollesboro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2431 W. Ky 10
Tollesboro, KY 41189
(606) 798-3231
Tollesboro, KY 41189
(606) 798-3231
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Lewis County Central Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
86 Walter Ave
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2831
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2831
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lewis County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lewis County, KY include Laurel Elementary School, Garrison Elementary School and Tollesboro Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lewis County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Lewis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County?
Lewis County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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