For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,507 students in 42748, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42748, KY are Hodgenville Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Larue 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 42748 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 42748, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42748, KY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hodgenville Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 Eagle Lane
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3506
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3506
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 Lincoln Farm Road
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-4112
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-4112
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Larue County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 S Lincoln Blvd
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3196
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3196
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
42748, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
917 S Lincoln Blvd
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-8786
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-8786
Gr: 5-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 42748, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42748, KY include Hodgenville Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Larue County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 42748?
3 public elementary schools are located in 42748.
What is the racial composition of students in 42748?
42748 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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