For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 469 students in Utica, KY.
The top ranked public school in Utica, KY is Southern Oaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utica, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Utica have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Utica, KY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7525 U.s. Highway 431
Utica, KY 42376
(270) 852-7570
Utica, KY 42376
(270) 852-7570
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Utica, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
231 Kentucky 140 West
Utica, KY 42376
(270) 852-7570
Utica, KY 42376
(270) 852-7570
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Utica, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Utica, KY include Southern Oaks Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Utica?
1 public schools are located in Utica.
What is the racial composition of students in Utica?
Utica public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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