For the 2024 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 11,277 students in Campbell County, KY (there are 19 private schools, serving 2,811 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Campbell County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%). Campbell County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
The top ranked public schools in Campbell County, KY are Highlands High School, Woodfill Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Campbell County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Campbell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Campbell County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2400 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-5900
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 995 students
Rank: #22.
Woodfill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1025 Alexandria Pk
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-0506
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-0506
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1180 N Ft Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5586 E Alexandria Dr
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 781-4544
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 781-4544
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #55.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2350 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-5222
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-5222
Grades: 6-8
| 774 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Moyer Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
219 Highland Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-1180
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-1180
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
475 Crossroads Boulevard
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-9174
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-9174
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
Newport Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
590 Columbia Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #1414.
Newport School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 West 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Rank: #1515.
Dayton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Greendevil Ln
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7486
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7486
Grades: 7-12
| 381 students
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Fifth Ave
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7492
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7492
Grades: PK-6
| 470 students
Rank: #1717.
Southgate Public School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6 William F. Blatt Ave.
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
Rank: #1818.
Bellevue High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Center St
Bellevue, KY 41073
(859) 261-2980
Bellevue, KY 41073
(859) 261-2980
Grades: 6-12
| 355 students
Rank: #1919.
Newport High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 E 6th St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Grades: 7-12
| 556 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Regional School Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5516 East Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2222.
Newport Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
95 W. 9th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3021
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3021
Grades: 3-6
| 389 students
Rank: #2323.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Grandview Avenue
Bellevue, KY 41073
(859) 261-4355
Bellevue, KY 41073
(859) 261-4355
Grades: PK-5
| 245 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
Rank: n/an/a
1102 York St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3011
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3011
Grades: PK-2
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Campbell Tech
Vocational School
90 Campbell Drive
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-2010
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-2010
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Ky Tech - Highland Hts
Vocational School
90 Campbell Drive
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-2010
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-2010
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Campbell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10517 Mary Engles Hwy
California, KY 41007
(859) 635-5222
California, KY 41007
(859) 635-5222
Grades: PK-5
| 147 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
515 Main And Renshaw
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-9174
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-9174
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Marquette Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
8th & Columbia
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Grades: 5-12
| 79 students
1360 Grand Ave
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3009
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3009
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Newport Alternative High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
30 W Eighth St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3056
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3056
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
95 W Ninth St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3017
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3017
Grades: 6-8
| 378 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
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
30 W 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Grades: 4-12
| 70 students
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
10 E Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 635-0639
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 635-0639
Grades: 6-12
| 67 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
The Phoenix Program Special Education (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
10 E Alexandria
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Grades: K-12
| 55 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
101 W Third St
Silver Grove, KY 41085
(859) 441-3894
Silver Grove, KY 41085
(859) 441-3894
Grades: PK-12
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Campbell County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Campbell County, KY include Highlands High School, Woodfill Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School. Campbell County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public schools are located in Campbell County, KY?
27 public schools are located in Campbell County, KY.
What percentage of students in Campbell County, KY go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Campbell County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Campbell County, KY?
Campbell County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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