Murray Elementary School

Murray Elementary School in Murray KY, holds the #4 spot among 671 elementary schools in Kentucky for 2025. The school earned an impressive overall score of 99.55 out of 100. You can find it at 111 Broach Ave. in the quiet town of Murray. It has 544 students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through grade 3. The student-teacher ratio is 14 to 1, which is a bit higher than the district's average. Murray Elementary beats state averages by a lot. 77% of its students show proficiency in math, and 82% reach or exceed proficiency in reading. Kentucky’s state averages for these are 42% in math and 35% in reading making Murray’s results impressive. Even though 48% of the students face economic disadvantages, the school thrives with the help of its 39 certified full-time teachers and strong academic programs. With its track record of great achievements and committed staff, Murray Elementary School shines as one of the best picks in Kentucky for early education."

A 15.118-acre site near Doran and Wiswell Roads for a new K–4 facility was selected by the Murray Independent School Board in january 2025 to serve 750 students and more at Murray Elementary School Murray KY.During the June 2025 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Coy Samons was honored for his eight years of dedicated service to the district, highlighting his impact on the growth of Murray Elementary School MURRAY KY and the broader school community.