For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 723 students in Livingston County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Livingston County, KY are South Livingston Elementary School, Livingston County Middle School and North Livingston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, 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 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Livingston County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 Cutoff Rd
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-3500
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Livingston County Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1370 Us 60 E
Burna, KY 42028
(270) 988-3263
Burna, KY 42028
(270) 988-3263
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
North Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1372 Us 60 E
Burna, KY 42028
(270) 988-4000
Burna, KY 42028
(270) 988-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Livingston County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1250 Us Hwy 60w
Ledbetter, KY 42058
(270) 928-4405
Ledbetter, KY 42058
(270) 928-4405
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Minority enrollment: 1%
712 Court St
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-2330
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-2330
Gr: K-6 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Livingston County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Livingston County, KY include South Livingston Elementary School, Livingston County Middle School and North Livingston Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Livingston County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Livingston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Livingston County include: North Livingston Elementary School vs. South Livingston Elementary School, South Livingston Elementary School vs. North Livingston Elementary School
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