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Best 42701 Kentucky Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,380 students in 42701, KY (there are 4 private schools, serving 600 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 42701, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 42701, KY are Lincoln Trail Elementary School, G C Burkhead Elementary School and Hardin County Day Treatment Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42701 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42701, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 42701, KY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3970 Bardstown Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 737-7227
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
G C Burkhead Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1323 St. John Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-5983
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Hardin County Day Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
643 Westport Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
East Hardin Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
810 New Glendale Rd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 369-7370
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Heartland Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 Nelson Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8930
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Elizabethtown High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
620 N Mulberry St
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3381
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
313 Morningside Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3359
Gr: 1-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
John Hardin High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
384 W A Jenkins Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8906
Gr: 9-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Talton K Stone Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
323 Morningside Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-6343
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
307 Cardinal Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-1328
Gr: 1-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Glen Dale Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 Commerce Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 506-1215
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
New Highland Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 W A Jenkins Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 737-6612
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Bluegrass Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
170 W A Jenkins Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-2658
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
College View Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
521 Charlemagne Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-5732
Gr: K-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Early College And Career Center
Vocational School
200 University Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-7930
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hcs Virtual Academy
521 Charlemagne Blvd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-5732
Gr: K-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 123:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Panther Academy
634 N. Mulberry St.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-3007
Gr: PK-K | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Spectrum Care Academy
461 Fowler Lane
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-0591
Gr: 2-9 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 42701, KY?
How many public schools are located in 42701?
19 public schools are located in 42701.
What percentage of students in 42701 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 42701 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42701?
42701 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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