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Best Covington Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,772 students in Covington, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Covington, KY are Ft Wright Elementary School, Glenn O Swing Elementary School and John G Carlisle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Covington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Covington, KY (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ft Wright Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
501 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Glenn O Swing Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 W 19th St
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5821
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
John G Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
910 Holman St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5812
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Oak St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-2100
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Sixth District Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19th And Maryland
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5819
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Holmes Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Transformational Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Home Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7512
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Covington, Kentucky

Covington, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Covington Adult High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
212 Levassor Drive
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Holmes Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Holmes Junior High School (Closed 2023)
25th And Madison
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Gr: 8-9 | 700 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Kenton Central Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1030 Old State Rd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Ludlow Middle School (Closed 2008)
150 Adela St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
North Key Community Care (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888
Gr: 2-12 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Northkey Com Care Intensive Services High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-1900
Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Thomas Edison Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Covington, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Covington, KY include Ft Wright Elementary School, Glenn O Swing Elementary School and John G Carlisle Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Covington?
7 public elementary schools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?

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