For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 322 students in Blackey, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Blackey, KY is Letcher Elementary & Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blackey, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Blackey have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Blackey, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Letcher Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Lhs Drive
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524
Gr: K-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Blackey, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
160 Letcher High School Dr
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Blackey, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Blackey, KY include Letcher Elementary & Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Blackey?
1 public schools are located in Blackey.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackey?
Blackey public schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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