For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,588 students in 41071, KY (there are , serving 557 private students). 74% 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 School Of Innovation, Newport Regional School and Southgate Public 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41071, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newport School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 West 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
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 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
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 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
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 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
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 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
1102 York St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3011
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3011
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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 School Of Innovation, Newport Regional School and Southgate Public 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?
74% 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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