For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,489 students in 42240, KY (there are 5 private schools, serving 961 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 42240, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 42240, KY are Christian County Day Treatment, Cumberland Hall School and Sinking Fork Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42240 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42240, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42240, KY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Christian County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 West 2nd Street
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7390
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7390
Grades: 7-12
| 17 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cumberland Hall School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
270 Walton Way
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 889-2177
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 889-2177
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #33.
Sinking Fork Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5005 Princeton Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7330
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7330
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Millbrooke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Millbrooke Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7270
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7270
Grades: PK-6
| 692 students
Rank: #55.
Gateway Academy To Innovation & Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 N Elm St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7030
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Indian Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 Blane Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7230
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7230
Grades: PK-6
| 582 students
Rank: #77.
Christian County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Glass Ave
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7050
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,187 students
Rank: #88.
Hopkinsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 Koffman Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7110
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7110
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Rank: #99.
Hopkinsville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
434 Koffman Drive
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7130
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7130
Grades: 7-8
| 549 students
Rank: #1010.
Christian County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Glass Ave
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7070
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7070
Grades: 7-8
| 650 students
Rank: #1111.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14405 Martin Luther King Way
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7310
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7310
Grades: PK-6
| 580 students
Rank: #1212.
Christian County Public Schools Vla
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Glass Avenue
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7000
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7000
Grades: K-12
| 159 students
Rank: #1313.
Freedom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
831 North Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7150
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7150
Grades: PK-6
| 547 students
Rank: #1414.
Bluegrass Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Lafayette Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7380
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7380
Grades: 6-12
| 122 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madisonville Tech - Hopkinsville
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
705 North Elm Street
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-3734
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-3734
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
42240, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21st Century Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
210 Glass Ave
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7401
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7401
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
814 Belmont St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7170
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7170
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
141 Highland School Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-1270
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-1270
Grades: K-5
| 221 students
3910 Nassau Circle
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7210
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7210
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
12015 Greenville Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7250
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
313 Morningside Drive
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-1290
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-1290
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
831 North Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7150
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7150
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 42240, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 42240, KY include Christian County Day Treatment, Cumberland Hall School and Sinking Fork Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 42240?
15 public schools are located in 42240.
What percentage of students in 42240 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 42240 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42240?
42240 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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