For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,507 students in 42240, KY (there are 5 private schools, serving 947 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 42240, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 42240, KY are Christian County Day Treatment, Cumberland Hall School and Millbrooke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42240 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42240, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42240, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Christian County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4001 Fort Campbell Blvd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(502) 764-2257
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(502) 764-2257
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cumberland Hall School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
270 Walton Way
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 889-2177
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 889-2177
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Millbrooke Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Millbrooke Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7270
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7270
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Sinking Fork Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5005 Princeton Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7330
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7330
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Gateway Academy To Innovation & Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 N Elm St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7030
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7030
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
434 Koffman Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7230
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7230
Gr: K-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Christian County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Glass Ave
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7050
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Christian County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Glass Ave
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7070
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7070
Gr: 6-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Hopkinsville High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 Koffman Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7110
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7110
Gr: 9-12 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Hopkinsville Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14405 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7130
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7130
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Christian County Public Schools Vla
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Glass Avenue
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7000
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7000
Gr: K-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
831 North Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7150
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7150
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Bluegrass Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Lafayette Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7380
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7380
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
313 Blane Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7310
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7310
Gr: PK | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Madisonville Tech - Hopkinsville
Vocational School
705 North Elm Street
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-3734
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-3734
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 42240, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 42240, KY include Christian County Day Treatment, Cumberland Hall School and Millbrooke Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 42240?
15 public schools are located in 42240.
What percentage of students in 42240 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 42240 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42240?
42240 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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