For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,483 students in 41653, KY.
The top ranked public schools in 41653, KY are Prestonsburg High School, James D. Adams Middle School and Prestonsburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 41653 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 41653, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41653, KY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prestonsburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 Blackcat Boulevard
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2252
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
James D. Adams Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2520 S Lake Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2671
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2671
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Prestonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 S Clark Dr.
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-3891
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-3891
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
41653, Kentucky ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carl D Perkins Job Corp Academy Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
478 Meadows Br. Rd
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-1037
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-1037
2520 S Lake Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2487
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2487
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 41653, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 41653, KY include Prestonsburg High School, James D. Adams Middle School and Prestonsburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 41653?
5 public schools are located in 41653.
What is the racial composition of students in 41653?
41653 public schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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