Paintsville Elementary School

Overall excellent school. Exceptional afterschool program and academic programs, lots of extra-curricular activites. Teacher involvement could stand a little improvement but this is different for each classroom. Principal is extremely personable and very involved. I like the fact that at PES, kids are individuals, not numbers. School is very clean and well maintained, lunch program is great. Safe environment. Good support from the BOE for funding for all groups and projects, not just sports. The gym does need a new or better air conditioner but other than that, there is no other place I'd rather send my kids to.
--Submitted by a parent

My children are receiving a wonderful education at Paintsville Elementary! We have been very impressed with the dedicated teachers and staff. They have made our children feel welcome and loved. We really like the small school atmosphere; and the attention to individual student needs is very impressive. As professionals who have recently re-located to Paintsville, we were very pleased with the long-standing academic tradition of Paintsville Independent Schools. This school system maintains excellent CTBS and CATS test scores, as well as acheives some of the highest ACT scores in the state. The majority of PHS graduates attend college, graduate, and succeed in varied careers. Paintsville Elementary School builds the strong academic foundation on which students can flourish...they teach more than the answers to a state test. They boast high expecations and clear academic success. I highly reccommend this school, as opposed to any other local school.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the best school in the county. The teachers take time for each student not just the smartest child. The are taught a well rounded education, not just test questions. If I had 30 children, everyone would get their education at Paintsville.
--Submitted by a parent

I think this school is a great school because they encourage parent envolvment inside the school as well as the classroom. The teachers invite you to be a hands on parent and that is wonderfull.
--Submitted by a parent

Paintsville Elementary is a great school because of its size and location. Everyone knows everyone else in this small town so there is a big trust factor when your children are going to a school where friends and family work. However, because of its small size, funding is low and our children do not get the books, equipment, etc. that they need. Being a member of the PTO, I would very much like to see more parent involvement. This is the only way to insure our children are going to get their educational needs met.
--Submitted by a parent