For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,210 students in Irvine, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Irvine, KY are Estill County Success Academy, West Irvine Elementary School and Estill County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irvine, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Irvine have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Irvine, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estill County Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
253 Main St
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
West Irvine Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 Riverview Rd
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-4800
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-4800
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Estill County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
397 Engineer Rd
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-3537
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-3537
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Estill County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 Patriot Dr.
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-5136
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-5136
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Estill County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
495 Engineer Road
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
314 Main St
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-7703
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-7703
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 South Irvine Rd
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-4700
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-4700
Gr: PK | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Irvine, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Irvine, KY include Estill County Success Academy, West Irvine Elementary School and Estill County High School.
How many public schools are located in Irvine?
7 public schools are located in Irvine.
What is the racial composition of students in Irvine?
Irvine public schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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