Kentucky is the #23 largest school system in the United States, serving 653,795 students across the 1,535 public schools for the 2023-24 school year (there are 379 private schools, serving 67,722 students). 91% of all K-12 students in Kentucky are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Kentucky is 30%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 41%.
The top ranked public schools in Kentucky are Sublimity Elementary School, Carter City Elementary School and Anchorage Independent Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 26% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 15:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(KY) School Average
Asian
2%
Hispanic
8%
Black
11%
White
74%
Two or more races
5%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Kentucky (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Sublimity Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
900 Sublimity School Rd
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4692
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4692
Rank: #22.
Carter City Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
13321 State Hwy 2
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Rank: #33.
Anchorage Independent Public School
Math: 81% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 81% (Top 1%)
Reading: 78% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-8
11400 Ridge Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Rank: #44.
Woodfill Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1025 Alexandria Pk
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-0506
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-0506
Rank: #55.
Dupont Manual High School
Magnet School
Math: 74% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 76% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
120 W Lee St
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Rank: #66.
Fancy Farm Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
270 State Route 339 South
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Rank: #77.
Cold Hill Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
4012 W Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4632
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4632
Rank: #88.
Bush Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
1832 E Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
Rank: #99.
Keavy Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
598 W Hwy 312
Keavy, KY 40737
(606) 862-4672
Keavy, KY 40737
(606) 862-4672
Rank: #1010.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 69% (Top 1%)
Reading: 67% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1251 Beaumont Centre Lane
Lexington, KY 40513
(859) 381-3132
Lexington, KY 40513
(859) 381-3132
Best Kentucky Public Schools by County (2023-24)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked public schools in Kentucky include Sublimity Elementary School, Carter City Elementary School and Anchorage Independent Public School.
How many public schools are located in Kentucky?
1,535 public schools are located in Kentucky.
What percentage of students in Kentucky go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Kentucky are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?
Minority enrollment in Kentucky is 26% (majority Black)
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