For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 842 students in Pine Knot, KY.
The top ranked public elementary school in Pine Knot, KY is Pine Knot Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pine Knot, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pine Knot have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pine Knot, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine Knot Intermediate
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6519 S Hwy 1651
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2511
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2511
Grades: 3-5
| 356 students
Rank: n/an/a
119 East Highway 2792
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161
Grades: PK-2
| 486 students
Pine Knot, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
119 East Hwy 92
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-3590
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-3590
Grades: PK
| 83 students
Pine Knot Career Institute High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
132 Job Corps Road
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-4250
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
6519 S Hwy 1651
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 376-2511
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 376-2511
Grades: 4-6
| 392 students
119 East Hwy 2792
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161
Grades: K-3
| 535 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pine Knot, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pine Knot, KY include Pine Knot Intermediate.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pine Knot?
2 public elementary schools are located in Pine Knot.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Knot?
Pine Knot public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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