For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,321 students in 41501, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 56 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 41501, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 41501, KY are Pikeville High School, Pikeville Elementary School and Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 41501 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 41501, KY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41501, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pikeville High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
120 Championship Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-0185
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-0185
Grades: 7-12
| 536 students
Rank: #22.
Pikeville Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
105 Bailey Blvd.
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4196
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4196
Grades: PK-6
| 641 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
163 Douglas Park
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-2774
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-2774
Grades: PK-8
| 880 students
Rank: #44.
Pike County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5279 North Mayo Trail
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9250
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9250
Grades: 5-12
| 17 students
Rank: #55.
Shelby Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Douglas Park
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0033
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0033
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
Rank: #66.
Millard School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8015 Millard Highway
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-3380
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-3380
Grades: PK-8
| 586 students
Rank: #77.
Mullins Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Tiger Way
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-2733
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-2733
Grades: PK-8
| 789 students
Rank: #88.
Pike County Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Winners Circle Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4352
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4352
Grades: 9-12
| 595 students
Rank: #99.
Johns Creek Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8302 Meta Hwy
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 631-1097
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 631-1097
Grades: PK-8
| 619 students
Rank: #1010.
Northpoint Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5279 North Mayo Trail
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9254
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9254
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
Millard Area Technology Center
Vocational School
7925 Millard Hwy
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 437-6059
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 437-6059
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Winners Circle Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-7737
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-7737
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
41501, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8015 Millard Highway
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-3380
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-3380
Grades: 4-8
| 551 students
20 Rocky Road
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 437-7169
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 437-7169
Grades: PK-3
| 442 students
8015 Millard Highway
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-3380
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-3380
Grades: 4-8
| 514 students
Northeast Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
95 Douglas Park
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0063
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0063
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Shelby Valley Day Treatment (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
95 Douglas Park
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0063
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0063
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 41501, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 41501, KY include Pikeville High School, Pikeville Elementary School and Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 41501?
12 public schools are located in 41501.
What percentage of students in 41501 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 41501 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 41501?
41501 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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