For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 7,059 students in Franklin County, KY (there are 5 private schools, serving 875 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, KY are Frankfort High School, The Academy and Collins Lane. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Franklin County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
328 Shelby St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Democrat Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Collins Lane
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Cougar Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8410
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8410
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Western Hills High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Doctors Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8400
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 853 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Oak Ridge Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8420
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8420
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #66.
Bondurant Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Bondurant Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8440
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8440
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Panther Transition Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
328 Shelby Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
William Cofield High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1106 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #99.
Second Street School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 W 2nd St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Grades: K-8
| 575 students
Rank: #1010.
Franklin County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6750
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,007 students
Rank: #1111.
Peaks Mill Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Peaks Mill Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8450
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8450
Grades: 1-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1212.
Elkhorn Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
928 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6730
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6730
Grades: 1-5
| 385 students
Rank: #1313.
Hearn Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Copperleaf Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6760
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6760
Grades: 1-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1414.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Doctors Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8430
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8430
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #1515.
Elkhorn Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1060 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6740
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6740
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Laralan Ave
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 352-2585
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 352-2585
Grades: PK-K
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
Frankfort Career Development Center
Vocational School
1106 E. Main St
Frankfort, KY 40602
(502) 564-2120
Frankfort, KY 40602
(502) 564-2120
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
506 West Second Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
1106 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, KY include Frankfort High School, The Academy and Collins Lane.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County, KY?
19 public schools are located in Franklin County, KY.
What percentage of students in Franklin County, KY go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, KY?
Franklin County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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