For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 582 students in 42653, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 42653, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public school in 42653, KY is Whitley City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 42653 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42653, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best 42653, KY Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitley City Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2819 N Hwy 27
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 376-2690
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 376-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
42653, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2819 North Hwy 27
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 354-3590
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 354-3590
Grades: PK
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 42653, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 42653, KY include Whitley City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 42653, KY?
1 public schools are located in 42653, KY.
What percentage of students in 42653, KY go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 42653, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42653, KY?
42653, KY public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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