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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Paducah Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,880 students in Paducah, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 634 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Paducah, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Paducah, KY are Lone Oak Elementary School, Concord Elementary School and Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paducah, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Paducah have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Paducah, KY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lone Oak Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 Cumberland Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4120
Gr: PK-3 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5184 Hinkleville Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2501 Marshall Ave
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4110
Gr: PK-3 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Lone Oak Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
260 Bleich Road
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4130
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Reidland Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5351 Benton Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4190
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Lone Oak Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
225 John E. Robinson Avenue
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4160
Gr: 4-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Mccracken Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 County Park Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 575-7127
Gr: 4-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3401 Buckner Lane
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5730
Gr: K-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Mccracken County High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6530 New Us Hwy 60 W
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,882 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Reidland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5741 Benton Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4180
Gr: PK-3 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2200 S 28th St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5760
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1212.
Reidland Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5349 Benton Road
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 538-4210
Gr: 4-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Paducah Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
342 Lone Oak Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5710
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Paducah Tilghman High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Washington St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
Choices Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Caldwell St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Mcnabb Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Park Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5750
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Paducah Area Technology Center
Vocational School
500 South 25th Street
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 443-6592
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Paducah Head Start Preschool
2200 Washington Street
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5780
Gr: PK | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
West Ky Technical College
Vocational School
5200 Alben Barkley Dr
Paducah, KY 42002
(270) 554-4991
Gr: Inquire with school

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Paducah, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Paducah, KY include Lone Oak Elementary School, Concord Elementary School and Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Paducah?
19 public schools are located in Paducah.
What percentage of students in Paducah go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Paducah are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Paducah?
Paducah public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Paducah are often viewed compared to one another?

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