Top 5 Best 42445 Kentucky Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,866 students in 42445, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 42445, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 42445, KY are Caldwell County High School, Caldwell County Middle School and Caldwell County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42445 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 42445, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best 42445, KY Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caldwell County High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Beckner Ln
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8010
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8010
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Caldwell County Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 Beckner Ln
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8020
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8020
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Caldwell County Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Education Dr
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8030
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8030
Grades: 3-5
| 409 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caldwell County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
130 Vocational School Rd
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-5563
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-5563
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Marion Rd
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8040
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8040
Grades: PK-2
| 482 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 42445, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 42445, KY are Caldwell County High School, Caldwell County Middle School and Caldwell County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 42445, KY?
5 public schools are located in 42445, KY.
What percentage of students in 42445, KY go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 42445, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42445, KY?
42445, KY minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
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