Best New Castle Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,487 students in New Castle, KY.

The top ranked public schools in New Castle, KY are Henry County Middle School, Henry County High School and New Castle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

New Castle, KY public schools have an score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Public Schools in New Castle, KY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Henry County Middle School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
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1124 Eminence Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8660

Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Henry County High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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1120 Eminence Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8670

Gr: 9-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

New Castle Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
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182 S Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8650

Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: n/an/a

Henry County Early Childhood

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182 South Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8656

Gr: PK | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

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New Castle, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Henry County Early Childhood Center (Closed 2016)

182 South Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8600

Gr: PK | 113 students Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in New Castle, KY?

The top ranked public schools in New Castle, KY include Henry County Middle School, Henry County High School and New Castle Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in New Castle?

4 public schools are located in New Castle.

What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?

New Castle 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).