For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,644 students in 42501, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 42501 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 42501, KY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42501, KY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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.
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%
42501, Kentucky Public Schools (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 elementary schools in 42501, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 42501, KY include Hopkins Elementary School, Southern Elementary School and Southern Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 42501?
4 public elementary schools are located in 42501.
What is the racial composition of students in 42501?
42501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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