For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 232 students in Mc Daniels, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Mc Daniels, KY is Ben Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Daniels, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Mc Daniels have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mc Daniels, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13598 S. Hwy 259
Mc Daniels, KY 40152
(270) 756-3070
Mc Daniels, KY 40152
(270) 756-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mc Daniels, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Mc Daniels, KY include Ben Johnson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mc Daniels?
1 public schools are located in Mc Daniels.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Daniels?
Mc Daniels public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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