Top 5 Best Florence Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,226 students in Florence, KY (there are 10 private schools, serving 938 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Florence, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Florence, KY are Erpenbeck Elementary School, Ockerman Middle School and A M Yealey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Florence have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Florence, KY 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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
Florence, Kentucky 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 Florence, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Florence, KY are Erpenbeck Elementary School, Ockerman Middle School and A M Yealey Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Florence, KY?
9 public schools are located in Florence, KY.
What percentage of students in Florence, KY go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Florence, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Florence, KY?
Florence, KY minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
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