For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,670 students in 42501, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42501, KY are Southern Elementary School, Hopkins Elementary School and Southern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 42501 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 42501, KY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best 42501, KY Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
198 Enterprise Dr
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-5229
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-5229
Grades: K-5
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 May St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-8707
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-8707
Grades: PK-4
| 599 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Enterprise Dr
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 679-6855
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 679-6855
Grades: 6-8
| 980 students
Rank: #44.
Meece Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Barnett St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-5821
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-5821
Grades: 5-8
| 454 students
42501, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kentucky Technical - Somerset Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Somerset Technical College High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 42501, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 42501, KY include Southern Elementary School, Hopkins Elementary School and Southern Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 42501, KY?
4 public elementary schools are located in 42501, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in 42501, KY?
42501, KY public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Black).
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