For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 288 students in Phelps, KY.
The top ranked public elementary school in Phelps, KY is Phelps Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phelps, KY public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Phelps have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Phelps, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phelps Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11672 Phelps 632 Rd
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-7716
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-7716
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Phelps, Kentucky 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Phelps Area Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
11500 Phelps
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 437-6059
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 437-6059
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Phelps Day Treatment (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11636 Phelps 632 Rd.
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-8529
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-8529
Grades: 5-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Phelps, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Phelps, KY include Phelps Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Phelps?
1 public elementary schools are located in Phelps.
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps?
Phelps public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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