For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,172 students in Alexandria, KY (there are 4 private schools, serving 908 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Alexandria, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Alexandria, KY are Grant's Lick Elementary School, Campbell Ridge Elementary School and John W. Reiley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexandria, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Alexandria have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Alexandria, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grant's Lick Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
944 Clay Ridge Rd.
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2129
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2129
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Campbell Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Grandview Rd
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 448-4780
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 448-4780
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
John W. Reiley Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10631 Alexandria Pike
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2118
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2118
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #44.
Campbell County High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
909 Camel Crossing
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4161
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,533 students
Rank: #55.
Campbell County Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8000 Alexandria Pk
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-6077
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-6077
Grades: 6-8
| 1,212 students
Rank: #66.
Alexandria Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
Campbell County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
909 Camel Crossing
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4101
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4101
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Alexandria, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alexandria Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
C.e. Mccormick Area Technology Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
50 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4101
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4101
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Campbell County Central (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-0639
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-0639
Grades: 4-12
| 70 students
Phoenix Program High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
101 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2173
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2173
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Regional Programs School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
101 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2173
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2173
Grades: 6
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alexandria, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Alexandria, KY include Grant's Lick Elementary School, Campbell Ridge Elementary School and John W. Reiley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alexandria, KY?
7 public schools are located in Alexandria, KY.
What percentage of students in Alexandria, KY go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Alexandria, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria, KY?
Alexandria, KY public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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