For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,536 students in 42602, KY.
The top ranked public schools in 42602, KY are Foothills Academy, Clinton County High School and Clinton County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42602 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42602, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42602, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothills Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 Foothill Academy Spur
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4673
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4673
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Clinton County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 High School Dr
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-5569
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-5569
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Clinton County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
169 Middle School Road
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6466
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6466
Gr: 5-8 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Albany Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
819 Third St
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-5828
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-5828
Gr: 1-4 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
204 King Drive
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4283
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4283
Gr: PK-K | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Kentucky Early Cca
Vocational School
1273 Ky Hwy 90
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6448
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6448
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 42602, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 42602, KY include Foothills Academy, Clinton County High School and Clinton County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 42602?
6 public schools are located in 42602.
What is the racial composition of students in 42602?
42602 public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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