For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,457 students in 42503, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 570 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 42503, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 42503, KY are Oak Hill Elementary School, Shopville Elementary School and Pulaski Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42503 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 42503, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best 42503, KY Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1755 Wtlo Road
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-2014
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-2014
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Shopville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Shopville Rd.
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Pulaski Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
107 W University Dr
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4713
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4713
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #44.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6155 Hwy 39
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 423-1040
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 423-1040
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Oak Leaf Lane
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-5230
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-5230
Grades: 6-8
| 873 students
Rank: #66.
Pulaski County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 University Dr
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1574
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1574
Grades: 9-12
| 1,199 students
Rank: #77.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1765 Wtlo Rd
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-9000
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #88.
Pulaski Day Treatment~eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1303
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1303
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
222 Langdon St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4100
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4100
Grades: PK-K
| 275 students
42503, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pulaski Central High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
500 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 677-9986
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 677-9986
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 42503, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 42503, KY include Oak Hill Elementary School, Shopville Elementary School and Pulaski Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 42503, KY?
9 public schools are located in 42503, KY.
What percentage of students in 42503, KY go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 42503, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42503, KY?
42503, KY public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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