For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,649 students in 42431, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42431, KY are Pride Elementary School, West Broadway Elementary School and Hopkins County Day Treatment. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 42431 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 42431, KY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42431, KY Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pride Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
861 Pride Ave
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6030
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6030
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
West Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
127 W Broadway
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6036
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6036
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Hopkins County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Sugg Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
James Madison Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Brown Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6160
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6160
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Jesse Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1710 Anton Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6033
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6033
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Hopkins County Schools Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6625 Hopkinsville Road
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Grapevine Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Hayes Ave.
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6012
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6012
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Browning Springs Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
357 W Arch St
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6006
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6006
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 42431, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42431, KY include Pride Elementary School, West Broadway Elementary School and Hopkins County Day Treatment.
How many public elementary schools are located in 42431?
8 public elementary schools are located in 42431.
What is the racial composition of students in 42431?
42431 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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