For the 2023 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,964 students in Danville, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 300 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Danville, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Danville, KY are Boyle County Middle School, Woodlawn Elementary School and Boyle County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Danville, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Danville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Danville, KY Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boyle County Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1651 Perryville Rd
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-4212
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-4212
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
Woodlawn Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1661 Perryville Rd
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-7688
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-7688
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Boyle County High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1637 Perryville Rd
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5047
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5047
Grades: 9-12
| 843 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sunrise Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Cunningham Drive
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5507
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5507
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #55.
Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School
Math: 32% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Maple Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1319
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1319
Grades: 2-5
| 539 students
Rank: #66.
Danville High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 E. Lexington Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 936-8503
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 936-8503
Grades: 9-12
| 521 students
Rank: #77.
John W. Bate Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
460 Stanford Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1305
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1305
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anchor Academy
Alternative School
115 E. Lexington Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1300
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1300
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boyle County Day Treatment
Alternative School
1637 Perryville Road
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 583-1732
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 583-1732
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky School For The Deaf
Special Education School
303 S 2nd St
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7017
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7017
Grades: PK-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Waveland Avenue
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1313
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1313
Grades: PK-1
| 362 students
Danville, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Ky Technical - Danville High School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
59 Corporate Dr
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7030
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
300 Waveland Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1313
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1313
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
410 E. Main St.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1316
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1316
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
209 N. Maple Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1319
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1319
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Danville, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Danville, KY include Boyle County Middle School, Woodlawn Elementary School and Boyle County High School.
How many public schools are located in Danville, KY?
11 public schools are located in Danville, KY.
What percentage of students in Danville, KY go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Danville, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Danville, KY?
Danville, KY public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky public schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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