For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 11,845 students in Bullitt County, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 376 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Bullitt County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Bullitt County, KY are Riverview Opportunity Center, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Eastside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bullitt County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bullitt County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bullitt County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
383 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6600
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6600
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6415 Hwy 44 E
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3400
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #33.
Eastside Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6925 Hwy 44e
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-5000
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #44.
Old Mill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11540 Hwy 44 E
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3200
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #55.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4682 North Preston Hwy.
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-3600
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #66.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Cedar Grove Road
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-3800
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #77.
Mt. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9234 Hwy 44 E
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3000
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #88.
Spring Meadows
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Hope St
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 538-1200
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 538-1200
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #99.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
156 Erin Circle
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-7400
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1010.
Hebron Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3300 E Hebron Ln
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4200
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rank: #1111.
Bernheim Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Audubon Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4000
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #1212.
Mt. Washington Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
269 Water St
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-5200
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #1313.
Lebanon Junction Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10920 S Preston Hwy
Lebanon Junction, KY 40150
(502) 869-2200
Lebanon Junction, KY 40150
(502) 869-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1414.
Bullitt East High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11450 Hwy 44e
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-6400
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,485 students
Rank: #1515.
Roby Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1148 Hwy 44 E
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-7200
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1616.
Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Brooks Hill Road
Brooks, KY 40109
(502) 869-2000
Brooks, KY 40109
(502) 869-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #1717.
North Bullitt High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 E Hebron Ln
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6200
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,125 students
Rank: #1818.
Zoneton Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
797 Old Preston Hwy N
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4400
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #1919.
Shepherdsville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
527 W Blue Lick Rd
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-7000
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #2020.
Bullitt Lick Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Blue Lick Rd
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-5400
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: #2121.
Bullitt Central High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Hwy 44 E
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6000
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,311 students
Rank: #2222.
Bullitt Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
381 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6700
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6700
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bullitt County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
395 High School Drive
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 543-7018
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 543-7018
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bullitt County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Bullitt County, KY include Riverview Opportunity Center, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Eastside Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bullitt County, KY?
23 public schools are located in Bullitt County, KY.
What percentage of students in Bullitt County, KY go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Bullitt County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bullitt County, KY?
Bullitt County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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