For the 2025 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).
Best 42539, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Casey County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1841 E Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6151
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6151
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 College St
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Jones Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6295 East Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2834 S Us 127
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Casey County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1673 E Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Casey County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1723 East Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6241
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6241
Gr: 8-12
42539, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7545 Ky 49
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-7649
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-7649
Gr: K-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
8349 W Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6976
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6976
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 42539, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 42539, KY include Casey County High School, Liberty Elementary School and Jones Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 42539?
6 public schools are located in 42539.
What percentage of students in 42539 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 42539 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42539?
42539 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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