Best Somerset Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,294 students in Somerset, KY. The top ranked public elementary schools in Somerset, KY are Shopville Elementary School, Northern Elementary School and Oak Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Somerset have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Somerset, KY (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shopville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10 Shopville Rd.
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6155 Hwy 39
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 423-1040
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1755 Wtlo Road
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-2014
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
210 May St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-8707
Gr: PK-4 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Pulaski Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
107 W University Dr
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4713
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
198 Enterprise Dr
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-5229
Gr: K-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Enterprise Dr
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 679-6855
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
650 Oak Leaf Lane
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-5230
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Meece Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 Barnett St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-5821
Gr: 5-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1303
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Somerset, Kentucky

Somerset, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Gr: 9-12
500 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 677-9986
Gr: 6-12
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Somerset, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Somerset, KY include Shopville Elementary School, Northern Elementary School and Oak Hill Elementary School. Somerset has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public elementary schools are located in Somerset?
10 public elementary schools are located in Somerset.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset?
Somerset public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Somerset are often viewed compared to one another?

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