For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,260 students in Cecilia, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Cecilia, KY are Lakewood Elementary School, Cecilia Valley Elementary School and Central Hardin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cecilia, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Cecilia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Cecilia, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
265 Learning Place Ln
Cecilia, KY 42724
(270) 862-4516
Cecilia, KY 42724
(270) 862-4516
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Cecilia Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
931 E. Main St.
Cecilia, KY 42724
(270) 862-3287
Cecilia, KY 42724
(270) 862-3287
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Central Hardin High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3040 Leitchfield Rd
Cecilia, KY 42724
(270) 737-6800
Cecilia, KY 42724
(270) 737-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,831 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
West Hardin Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10471 Leitchfield Rd
Cecilia, KY 42724
(270) 862-3924
Cecilia, KY 42724
(270) 862-3924
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cecilia, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Cecilia, KY include Lakewood Elementary School, Cecilia Valley Elementary School and Central Hardin High School.
How many public schools are located in Cecilia?
4 public schools are located in Cecilia.
What is the racial composition of students in Cecilia?
Cecilia public schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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