For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 317 students in Cave City, KY.
The top ranked public school in Cave City, KY is Caverna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cave City, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Cave City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Cave City, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caverna Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1106 N Dixie Hwy
Cave City, KY 42127
(270) 773-3671
Cave City, KY 42127
(270) 773-3671
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cave City, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Cave City, KY include Caverna Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cave City?
1 public schools are located in Cave City.
What is the racial composition of students in Cave City?
Cave City public schools minority enrollment is 25% 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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