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Best 42503 Kentucky Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,288 students in 42503, KY (there are , serving 588 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 42503, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 42503, KY are Shopville Elementary School, Northern Elementary School and Oak Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42503 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42503, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 42503, KY Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shopville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10 Shopville Rd.
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6155 Hwy 39
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 423-1040
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1755 Wtlo Road
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-2014
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Pulaski Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
107 W University Dr
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4713
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
650 Oak Leaf Lane
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-5230
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1765 Wtlo Rd
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,203 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Pulaski County High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
511 University Dr
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1574
Gr: 9-12 | 1,173 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1303
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Memorial Education Center
222 Langdon St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4100
Gr: PK-K | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 262:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 42503 Kentucky

42503, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pulaski Central High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
500 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 677-9986
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 42503, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 42503, KY include Shopville Elementary School, Northern Elementary School and Oak Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 42503?
9 public schools are located in 42503.
What percentage of students in 42503 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 42503 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42503?
42503 public schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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