For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,183 students in 42539, KY (there are , 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 Walnut Hill 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 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42539, KY have an average ranking of 5/10, 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Casey County High School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 615 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Walnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2834 S Us 127
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Jones Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6295 East Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 484 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
42539, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7545 Ky 49
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-7649
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-7649
Grades: K-6
| 193 students
8349 W Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6976
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6976
Grades: PK-6
| 172 students
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 Walnut Hill 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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