For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 961 students in 42086, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42086, KY are Heath Elementary School, Heath Middle School and Mccracken Open Campus School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 42086 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 42086, KY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42086, KY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heath Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4365 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Heath Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4336 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4070
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4070
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Mccracken Open Campus School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4336 Metropolis Lake Road
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
42086, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4330 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4090
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4090
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 42086, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42086, KY include Heath Elementary School, Heath Middle School and Mccracken Open Campus School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 42086?
3 public elementary schools are located in 42086.
What is the racial composition of students in 42086?
42086 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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