For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,588 students in 41071, KY (there are , serving 557 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 41071, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 41071, KY are Newport School Of Innovation, Newport Regional School and Southgate ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 41071 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 41071, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41071, KY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newport School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 West 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
Newport Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
590 Columbia Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
Southgate ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6 William F. Blatt Ave.
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
Rank: #44.
Newport Intermediate School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
95 W. 9th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3021
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3021
Grades: 3-6
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Newport High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 E 6th St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Grades: 7-12
| 584 students
Rank: n/an/a
1102 York St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3011
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3011
Grades: PK-2
| 396 students
41071, Kentucky ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Marquette Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8th & Columbia
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Grades: 5-12
| 79 students
1360 Grand Ave
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3009
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3009
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Newport Alternative High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
30 W Eighth St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3056
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3056
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
95 W Ninth St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3017
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3017
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
30 W 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Grades: 4-12
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 41071, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 41071, KY include Newport School Of Innovation, Newport Regional School and Southgate ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School.
How many public schools are located in 41071?
6 public schools are located in 41071.
What percentage of students in 41071 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 41071 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 41071?
41071 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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