Best 42261 Kentucky Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,166 students in 42261, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 64 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 42261, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).

The top ranked public schools in 42261, KY are Butler County Learning Center, Butler County Middle School and Morgantown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 42261 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42261, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).