For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 178 students in Custer, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Custer, KY is Custer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Custer have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Custer, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14880 Hwy 690
Custer, KY 40115
(270) 756-3040
Custer, KY 40115
(270) 756-3040
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Custer, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Custer, KY include Custer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Custer?
1 public schools are located in Custer.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer?
Custer public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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