For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,290 students in Morgan County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Morgan County, KY are Ezel Elementary School, Woodsbend Youth Development Center and East Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Morgan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ezel Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
31 Walnut Street
Ezel, KY 41425
(606) 725-8202
Ezel, KY 41425
(606) 725-8202
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Woodsbend Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
163 Woodsbend Boys Camp Rd
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-3177
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-3177
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7585 Hwy 172
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 522-8152
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 522-8152
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Wrigley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7490 Hwy 7
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8302
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8302
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Morgan County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 Road To Success
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8102
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8102
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Morgan Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Hwy 460 W
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8552
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8552
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Morgan County Rise Academy
Alternative School
156 Road To Success
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8002
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8002
Gr: 6-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Morgan County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Morgan County, KY include Ezel Elementary School, Woodsbend Youth Development Center and East Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morgan County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Morgan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% 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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