For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 540 students in Phelps, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Phelps, KY are Phelps Elementary School and Phelps High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phelps, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Phelps have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Phelps, KY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phelps Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11672 Phelps 632 Rd
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-7716
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-7716
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Phelps High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11580 Hwy 632
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-3482
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-3482
Gr: 7-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Phelps, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Phelps Area Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
11500 Phelps
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 437-6059
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 437-6059
Gr: 9-12
Phelps Day Treatment (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11636 Phelps 632 Rd.
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-8529
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-8529
Gr: 5-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Phelps, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Phelps, KY include Phelps Elementary School and Phelps High School.
How many public schools are located in Phelps?
2 public schools are located in Phelps.
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps?
Phelps public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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