For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,064 students in 42718, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 210 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 42718, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 42718, KY are Campbellsville High School, Campbellsville Eagle Academy and Taylor County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42718 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42718, KY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42718, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Campbellsville High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 W Main St
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-8774
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-8774
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Campbellsville Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 W. Main Street
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-8774
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-8774
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Taylor County Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Ingram Avenue
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-2877
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-2877
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Taylor County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2705 Hodgenville Road
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-4431
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-4431
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Taylor County Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1207 East Broadway
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-5691
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-5691
Gr: 3-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Campbellsville Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
230 West Main Street
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-5121
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-5121
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Campbellsville Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 Roberts Road
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-4561
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-4561
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Lakeview Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Lebanon Avenue
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 849-3607
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 849-3607
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Kentucky Career Academy
Vocational School
1100 Old Lebanon Road
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-5371
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-5371
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
106 Ingram Avenue
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-0449
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-0449
Gr: PK-2 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 42718, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 42718, KY include Campbellsville High School, Campbellsville Eagle Academy and Taylor County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 42718?
10 public schools are located in 42718.
What percentage of students in 42718 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 42718 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42718?
42718 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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