For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 698 students in 42501, KY.
The top ranked public preschool in 42501, KY is Hopkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 42501 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 42501, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 42501, KY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
210 May St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-8707
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-8707
Grades: PK-4
| 698 students
42501, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Somerset Technical College High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 42501, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in 42501, KY include Hopkins Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 42501?
1 public preschools are located in 42501.
What is the racial composition of students in 42501?
42501 public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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