For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 378 students in Caneyville, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Caneyville, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Caneyville, KY is Caneyville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caneyville, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Caneyville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Caneyville, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caneyville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 East Maple St.
Caneyville, KY 42721
(270) 879-4211
Caneyville, KY 42721
(270) 879-4211
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Caneyville, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Caneyville, KY include Caneyville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Caneyville?
1 public schools are located in Caneyville.
What percentage of students in Caneyville go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Caneyville are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Caneyville?
Caneyville public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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