For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,985 students in 40361, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40361, KY are Cane Ridge Elementary School, Bourbon Central Elementary School and Paris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 40361 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40361, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40361, KY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cane Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Bypass Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2106
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2106
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Bourbon Central Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
367 Bethlehem Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2195
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2195
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1481 S Main St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Bourbon County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3339 Lexington Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2189
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Paris Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 W 7th St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2163
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2163
Gr: 6-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 40361, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40361, KY include Cane Ridge Elementary School, Bourbon Central Elementary School and Paris Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40361?
5 public elementary schools are located in 40361.
What is the racial composition of students in 40361?
40361 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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