Top 10 Best Boone County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 22,072 students in Boone County, KY (there are 16 private schools, serving 1,545 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Boone County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%). Boone County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
The top ranked public schools in Boone County, KY are Erpenbeck Elementary School, Shirley Mann Elementary School and Longbranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Boone County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Erpenbeck Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Us 42 9001 Wetherington Blvd
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 384-7200
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 384-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #22.
Shirley Mann Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10435 Us Hwy 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 799 students
Rank: #33.
Longbranch Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2805 Longbranch Rd.
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 858 students
Rank: #44.
Gray Middle School
Math: 57% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10400 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5333
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5333
Grades: 6-8
| 1,024 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Pointe Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
875 North Bend Rd
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-7000
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Thornwilde Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1760 Elmburn Ln
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 283-1003
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 283-1003
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #77.
Conner Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3300 Cougar Path
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4410
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4410
Grades: 6-8
| 897 students
Rank: #88.
New Haven Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10854 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5325
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5325
Grades: PK-5
| 866 students
Rank: #99.
Walton-verona Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15066 Porter Rd
Verona, KY 41092
(859) 485-4432
Verona, KY 41092
(859) 485-4432
Grades: PK-4
| 621 students
Rank: #1010.
Conner High School
Math: 47% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3310 Cougar Path
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4400
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,493 students
Rank: #1111.
Larry A. Ryle High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10379 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5300
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,027 students
Rank: #1212.
Randall K. Cooper High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2855 Longbranch Rd
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5040
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,402 students
Rank: #1313.
Chester Goodridge Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3330 Cougar Path
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4420
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4420
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #1414.
Ballyshannon Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7515 Shamrock Avenue
Union, KY 41091
(859) 905-2620
Union, KY 41091
(859) 905-2620
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: #1515.
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6775 Mcville Rd
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4450
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #1616.
Burlington Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5946 Orient St
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4440
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 716 students
Rank: #1717.
Ockerman Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 Us 42
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3240
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: #1818.
Walton-verona Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32 School Rd
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-7721
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-7721
Grades: 5-8
| 530 students
Rank: #1919.
Walton-verona High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 School Rd
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-7721
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-7721
Grades: 9-12
| 569 students
Rank: #2020.
A M Yealey Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Yealey Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3333
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3333
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #2121.
Stephens Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5687 Hwy 237
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4460
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4460
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #2222.
Camp Ernst Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6515 Camp Ernst Rd
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 534-4000
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 534-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #2323.
Ockerman Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8250 Us 42
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4620
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 682 students
Rank: #2424.
Florence Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
103 Center St
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2610
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2610
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #2525.
Boone County High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7056 Burlington Pk
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-5655
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-5655
Grades: 9-12
| 1,382 students
Rank: #2626.
Hillard Collins Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9000 Spruce Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2350
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2350
Grades: PK-5
| 771 students
Rank: #2727.
Rise Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
99 Center Dr.
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Grades: 6-12
| 160 students
Rank: #2828.
Rector A. Jones Middle School
Math: 11% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Spruce Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4610
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4610
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boone County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
3320 Cougar Path
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 689-7855
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 689-7855
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
18 School Road
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Imagineering Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
99 Center Street
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2163
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2163
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Boone County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Boone County, KY are Erpenbeck Elementary School, Shirley Mann Elementary School and Longbranch Elementary School. Boone County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public schools are located in Boone County, KY?
30 public schools are located in Boone County, KY.
What percentage of students in Boone County, KY go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Boone County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County, KY?
Boone County, KY minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
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