For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,470 students in 41071, KY (there are 4 private schools, serving 557 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 41071, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 41071, KY are Newport Regional School, Southgate Public School and Newport Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 41071 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 41071, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41071, KY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newport Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
590 Columbia Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Southgate Public School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6 William F. Blatt Ave.
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Newport Intermediate School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
95 W. 9th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3021
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3021
Gr: 3-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Newport High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 E 6th St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Gr: 7-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
1102 York St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3011
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3011
Gr: PK-2 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
41071, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Marquette Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8th & Columbia
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Gr: 5-12 | 79 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Newport Alternative High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
30 W Eighth St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3056
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3056
95 W Ninth St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3017
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3017
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
30 W 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Gr: 4-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 41071, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 41071, KY include Newport Regional School, Southgate Public School and Newport Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 41071?
6 public schools are located in 41071.
What percentage of students in 41071 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 41071 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 41071?
41071 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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