For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 994 students in 42129, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42129, KY are Metcalfe County Elementary School and Metcalfe County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 42129 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 42129, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42129, KY Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metcalfe County Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
703 W. Stockton Street
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Metcalfe County Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
208 Randolph Street Lot 1
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-3359
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-3359
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
42129, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
104 Hornet Ave
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
102 Hornet Ave
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-0045
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-0045
Gr: 6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
206 Education Way
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Metcalfe County Virtual School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
102 Hornet Circle
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1815 North Metcalfe School Ro
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 565-3215
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 565-3215
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 42129, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42129, KY include Metcalfe County Elementary School and Metcalfe County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 42129?
2 public elementary schools are located in 42129.
What is the racial composition of students in 42129?
42129 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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