For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 462 students in Allen, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 109 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Allen, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Allen, KY is Allen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allen, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Allen have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Allen, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 Eagle Ln
Allen, KY 41601
(606) 874-2165
Allen, KY 41601
(606) 874-2165
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Allen, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Allen, KY include Allen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Allen?
1 public schools are located in Allen.
What percentage of students in Allen go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Allen are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Allen?
Allen public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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