Top 10 Best Kentucky Alternative Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 167 alternative public middle schools serving 14,158 students in Kentucky.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Kentucky are Riverview Opportunity Center, Newport School Of Innovation and The Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kentucky alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 25% (majority Black).

Best Kentucky Alternative Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
383 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6600
Grades: 2-12
| 0 students
Rank: #22.
Newport School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 West 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Democrat Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Adair Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Appleby Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0811
Grades: 5-12
| 26 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Ashgrove Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1115 Ashgrove Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Audrey Grevious Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1177 Harry Sykes Way
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 246-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Bardstown Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1345 Templin Av
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Grades: 1-12
| 45 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Bluegrass Discovery Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
415 West Sun St
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Boys & Girls Haven
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2301 Goldsmith Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Breathitt County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2665 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Breckinridge Metropolitan High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1128 East Broadway St
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-6678
Grades: 8-12
| 45 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Buckner Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1350 N Highway 393
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Grades: 4-12
| 49 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
The Center For Academic Improvement
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
College Street Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
304 E College Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-6554
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Corbin Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 South Main Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4080
Grades: 4-12
| 27 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Cumberland Hall School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
270 Walton Way
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 889-2177
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Dessie Scott School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5274 Ky 15 N
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Future Forward Education & Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3475 Spurr Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2806
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Hillview Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
404 Main Cross St
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-1530
Grades: 1-12
| 38 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Hugh C. Spalding Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
721 E. Main St.
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-0690
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Jackson Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
877 Jackson Academy St.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Grades: 3-12
| 16 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Johnson County Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Knox County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 545-5410
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Lakeview Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Lebanon Avenue
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 849-3607
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1281 Gilmore Lane
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7100
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Madison County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Bellevue Dr
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6161
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Mayfield Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3179 State Rt 45 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-9609
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Mccracken Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 County Park Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 575-7127
Grades: 4-12
| 24 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Northpoint Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5279 North Mayo Trail
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9254
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 W Render St
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-9092
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Otter Creek Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1442 Old Bethel Church Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Owensboro Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3108 Fairview Drive
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 687-7247
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Pathfinder School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 S Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Grades: K-12
| 3,725 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Vaught Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4618
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Rank: #3 - 463. - 46.
Pike County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5279 North Mayo Trail
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9250
Grades: 5-12
| 7 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Kentucky include Riverview Opportunity Center, Newport School Of Innovation and The Academy.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Kentucky?
167 alternative public middle schools are located in Kentucky.
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?
Kentucky alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 25% (majority Black).

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