For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,246 students in 42240, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42240, KY are Cumberland Hall School, Sinking Fork Elementary School and Millbrooke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 42240 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 42240, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42240, KY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Hall School
Alternative 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
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Sinking Fork Elementary 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
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Millbrooke Elementary 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
| 679 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
434 Koffman Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7230
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7230
Grades: PK-6
| 557 students
Rank: #55.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary 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
| 595 students
Rank: #66.
Christian County Public Schools Vla
(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
| 262 students
Rank: #77.
Freedom Elementary 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
| 563 students
Rank: #88.
Bluegrass Learning Academy
Alternative 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
| 156 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
Christian County Day Treatment (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
4001 Fort Campbell Blvd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(502) 764-2257
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(502) 764-2257
Grades: 7-12
| 22 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 elementary schools in 42240, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42240, KY include Cumberland Hall School, Sinking Fork Elementary School and Millbrooke Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 42240?
8 public elementary schools are located in 42240.
What is the racial composition of students in 42240?
42240 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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