For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,170 students in 42501, KY.
The top ranked public schools in 42501, KY are Hopkins Elementary School, Southern Elementary School and Southern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42501 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42501, KY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42501, KY 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
210 May St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-8707
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-8707
Gr: PK-4 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
198 Enterprise Dr
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-5229
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-5229
Gr: K-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Enterprise Dr
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 679-6855
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 679-6855
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Somerset High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 College St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-4721
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-4721
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Meece Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Barnett St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-5821
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-5821
Gr: 5-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Pulaski County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
3865 S Hwy 27
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-2998
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-2998
Gr: 8-12
42501, Kentucky 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kentucky Technical - Somerset Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Gr: 9-12
Somerset Technical College High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 42501, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 42501, KY include Hopkins Elementary School, Southern Elementary School and Southern Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 42501?
6 public schools are located in 42501.
What is the racial composition of students in 42501?
42501 public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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