Best Central City Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 406 students in Central City, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Central City, KY is Central City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Central City, KY public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Central City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Central City, KY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 N 2nd St
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-4474
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Central City, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Central City, KY include Central City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Central City?
1 public elementary schools are located in Central City.
What is the racial composition of students in Central City?
Central City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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