For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 890 students in 41749, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 41749, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 41749, KY are Leslie County High School and Mountain View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 41749 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 41749, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41749, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leslie County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Eagle Lane
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2337
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2337
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
170 Bear Trail
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2425
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2425
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Leslie County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
175 Eagle Lane
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2859
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2859
Gr: 8-12
41749, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Leslie County Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
108 Maple Street
Hyden, KY 41749
(502) 223-3110
Hyden, KY 41749
(502) 223-3110
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
27 Eagle Ln
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-5580
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-5580
Gr: 7-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 41749, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 41749, KY include Leslie County High School and Mountain View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 41749?
3 public schools are located in 41749.
What percentage of students in 41749 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 41749 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 41749?
41749 public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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