For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,905 students in Caldwell County, KY (there are , serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Caldwell County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Caldwell County, KY are Caldwell County Elementary School, Caldwell County Middle School and Caldwell County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Caldwell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caldwell County Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 Education Dr
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8030
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8030
Grades: 3-5
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Caldwell County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 Beckner Ln
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8020
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8020
Grades: 6-8
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Caldwell County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Beckner Ln
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8010
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8010
Grades: 9-12
| 564 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
| 539 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Caldwell County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Caldwell County, KY include Caldwell County Elementary School, Caldwell County Middle School and Caldwell County High School.
How many public schools are located in Caldwell County?
5 public schools are located in Caldwell County.
What percentage of students in Caldwell County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Caldwell County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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