Top 10 Best Kentucky Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 78 blue ribbon public schools serving 37,740 students in Kentucky.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Kentucky are Carter City Elementary School, Anchorage Independent Public School and Woodfill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kentucky blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Kentucky (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carter City Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13321 State Hwy 2
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Anchorage Independent Public School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11400 Ridge Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Woodfill Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1025 Alexandria Pk
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-0506
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Dupont Manual High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
120 W Lee St
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Grades: 9-12
| 1,910 students
Rank: #55.
Fancy Farm Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
270 State Route 339 South
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Rank: #66.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1832 E Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #77.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1251 Beaumont Centre Lane
Lexington, KY 40513
(859) 381-3132
Grades: K-5
| 681 students
Rank: #88.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1180 N Ft Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #99.
Scapa At Bluegrass
(Math: 63% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 Lafayette Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3332
Grades: 4-8
| 277 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Beechwood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Grades: PK-6
| 734 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Gamaliel Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
320 E Main St
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Greathouse/shryock Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2700 Browns Lane
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8259
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1755 Wtlo Road
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-2014
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Shopville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10 Shopville Rd.
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #1515.
Shirley Mann Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10435 Us Hwy 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5586 E Alexandria Dr
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 781-4544
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1781 Mcwhorter Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4664
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1818.
Moyer Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
219 Highland Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-1180
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1919.
Tompkinsville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
420 Elementary School Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #2020.
Cairo Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10694 Hwy 41-a
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 533-1286
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #2121.
Norton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8101 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 485-8308
Grades: K-5
| 697 students
Rank: #2222.
Longbranch Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2805 Longbranch Rd.
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 865 students
Rank: #2323.
Veterans Park Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4351 Clearwater Way
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 381-3161
Grades: K-5
| 704 students
Rank: #2424.
Gray Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10400 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5333
Grades: 6-8
| 1,011 students
Rank: #2525.
Highlands High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2400 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 995 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7730 State Rt 121 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Hazel Green Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2515 Hwy 1394
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606) 862-4647
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #2828.
Beechwood High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Grades: 7-12
| 753 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
328 Shelby St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
W R Mcneill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1800 Creason Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2260
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #3131.
Potter Gray Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
610 Wakefield Dr.
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 746-2280
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #3232.
Spottsville Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9190 Us 60 E
Spottsville, KY 42458
(270) 831-5136
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
111 Broach Ave
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5022
Grades: PK-3
| 540 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Murray High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1800 Sycamore St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5202
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
418 West Fourth St
Perryville, KY 40468
(859) 936-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Kentucky include Carter City Elementary School, Anchorage Independent Public School and Woodfill Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Kentucky?
78 blue ribbon public schools are located in Kentucky.
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?
Kentucky blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).

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