Public schools in Elkton, KY
6 open public schools with an address in Elkton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,375
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Elkton public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Elkton, KY: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,375 students, an average of 229 per school. The largest campus is Todd County Central High School (500 students), and the largest elementary school is North Todd Elementary School (442).
Every listed school belongs to Todd County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 59% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Elkton
Elementary schools in Elkton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Todd Elementary School Todd County | PK–05 | 442 | 14.9:1 |
Middle schools in Elkton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd County Middle School Todd County | 06–08 | 401 | 15.3:1 |
High schools in Elkton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons High School Todd County · Alternative School | 06–12 | 29 | 14.5:1 | |
| Todd County Central High School Todd County | 09–12 | 500 | 15.6:1 | |
| Todd County Day Treatment Todd County · Alternative School | 06–12 | 2 | 2:1 | |
| Todd County Virtual Academy Todd County · Virtual | 06–12 | 1 | 1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.2%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black6.9%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Elkton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,375 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Elkton
How many public schools are in Elkton, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Elkton: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 1,375 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Elkton?
All listed public schools with an address in Elkton belong to Todd County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Elkton?
Todd County Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Elkton, with 500 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Elkton?
No school with an address in Elkton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Elkton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Elkton public schools is 14.7:1, similar to the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Elkton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities