For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 406 students in Central City, KY.
The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Central City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Central City, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N 2nd St
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-4474
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-4474
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Green River Education Center
Vocational School
1200 River Rd
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-5415
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-5415
Gr: Inquire with school
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What are the top-ranked public schools in Central City, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Central City, KY include Central City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Central City?
2 public schools are located in Central City.
What is the racial composition of students in Central City?
Central City public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).