For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,654 students in Alexandria, KY.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alexandria have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Alexandria, KY (2025)
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
| 349 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
| 624 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
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 1,138 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 41 students
Alexandria, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alexandria Elementary School (Closed 2023)
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 2023)
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 elementary schools in Alexandria, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alexandria, KY include Grant's Lick Elementary School, Campbell Ridge Elementary School and John W. Reiley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alexandria?
5 public elementary schools are located in Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria?
Alexandria public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Alexandria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Alexandria include: Grant's Lick Elementary School vs. John W. Reiley Elementary School, John W. Reiley Elementary School vs. Grant's Lick Elementary School, Alexandria Educational Center vs. Campbell Ridge Elementary School
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