Top 5 Best Anderson County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,727 students in Anderson County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 163 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Anderson County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Anderson County, KY are Robert B. Turner Elementary School, Emma B. Ward Elementary School and Anderson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).

Best Anderson County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert B. Turner Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1411 Fox Creek Road
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2500
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Emma B. Ward Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1150 Bypass N
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-4236
Grades: 1-5
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Anderson County High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Bearcat Dr
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Grades: 9-12
| 1,186 students
Rank: #44.
Anderson County Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Mustang Trail
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9261
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #55.
Saffell Street Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Saffell St
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-3565
Grades: 1-5
| 386 students
Rank: #66.
Apex Academy
Alternative School
Math: 15% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Bearcat Drive
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1154 Bypass N
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2504
Grades: PK-K
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Anderson County Tech Center
Vocational School
1500 Bypass North Us 127
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9465
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Anderson County, KY

Anderson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3905 Halls Hill Rd.
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 241-3514
Grades: K-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Anderson County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Anderson County, KY include Robert B. Turner Elementary School, Emma B. Ward Elementary School and Anderson County High School.
How many public schools are located in Anderson County, KY?
8 public schools are located in Anderson County, KY.
What percentage of students in Anderson County, KY go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Anderson County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County, KY?
Anderson County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).

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