For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,341 students in Caldwell County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Caldwell County, KY are Caldwell County Elementary School and Caldwell County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Caldwell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caldwell County Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 Education Dr
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8030
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8030
Gr: 3-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Marion Rd
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8040
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8040
Gr: PK-2 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Caldwell County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Caldwell County, KY include Caldwell County Elementary School and Caldwell County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Caldwell County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Caldwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).