Best 42539 Kentucky Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,183 students in 42539, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 175 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 42539, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in 42539, KY are Casey County High School, Liberty Elementary School and Jones Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 42539 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42539, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).