For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,361 students in Covington, KY (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,254 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in Covington, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Covington, KY are Ft Wright Elementary School, Glenn O Swing Elementary School and Covington Adult High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Covington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Covington, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ft Wright Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Glenn O Swing Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 W 19th St
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5821
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5821
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Covington Adult High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 Levassor Drive
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #44.
Ludlow High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Elm St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211
Grades: 7-12
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
512 Oak St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-2100
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
Rank: #66.
John G Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 Holman St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5812
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5812
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #77.
Holmes High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25th And Madison Ave
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Grades: 9-12
| 889 students
Rank: #88.
Holmes Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #99.
Sixth District Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19th And Maryland
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5819
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5819
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1010.
Transformational Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Home Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7512
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7512
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
1124 Scott Blvd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Grades: PK
| 249 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chapman Vocational Education Center
Vocational School
25th And Madison Streets
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 291-5911
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 291-5911
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Kentucky Tech
Vocational School
1025 Amsterdam Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-3931
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-3931
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Ky Technical College
Vocational School
1025 Amsterdam Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 282-3930
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 282-3930
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Covington, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Holmes Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
25th And Madison
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Grades: 8-9
| 700 students
Kenton Central Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1030 Old State Rd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
150 Adela St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
North Key Community Care (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888
Grades: 2-12
| 11 students
Northkey Com Care Intensive Services High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-1900
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-1900
Grades: 12
| 20 students
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Covington, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Covington, KY include Ft Wright Elementary School, Glenn O Swing Elementary School and Covington Adult High School.
How many public schools are located in Covington, KY?
14 public schools are located in Covington, KY.
What percentage of students in Covington, KY go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in Covington, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Covington, KY?
Covington, KY public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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