For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,183 students in Casey County, KY (there are , serving 175 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Casey County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Casey County, KY are Casey County High School, Liberty Elementary School and Jones Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Casey County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Casey County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Casey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Casey County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1841 E Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6151
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6151
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 College St
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Jones Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6295 East Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2834 S Us 127
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Casey County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1673 E Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Casey County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1723 East Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6241
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6241
Gr: 8-12
Casey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7545 Ky 49
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-7649
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-7649
Gr: K-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
14366 E Ky 70
Bethelridge, KY 42516
(606) 787-7396
Bethelridge, KY 42516
(606) 787-7396
Gr: K-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
146 South College St
Middleburg, KY 42541
(606) 787-4072
Middleburg, KY 42541
(606) 787-4072
Gr: PK
5842 Hwy 910
Windsor, KY 42565
(606) 787-7651
Windsor, KY 42565
(606) 787-7651
Gr: K-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
8349 W Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6976
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6976
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Casey County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Casey County, KY include Casey County High School, Liberty Elementary School and Jones Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Casey County?
6 public schools are located in Casey County.
What percentage of students in Casey County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Casey County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Casey County?
Casey County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Casey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Casey County include: Liberty Elementary School vs. Jones Park Elementary School, Jones Park Elementary School vs. Liberty Elementary School, Jones Park Elementary School vs. Walnut Hill Elementary School
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