For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,798 students in 41042, KY (there are 11 private schools, serving 975 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 41042, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 41042, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 41042 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 41042, KY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41042, KY Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erpenbeck Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Us 42 9001 Wetherington Blvd
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 384-7200
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 384-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Ockerman Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8300 Us 42
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3240
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
A M Yealey Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Yealey Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3333
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3333
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Center St
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2610
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Ockerman Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8250 Us 42
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4620
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Boone County High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7056 Burlington Pk
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-5655
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-5655
Gr: 9-12 | 1,299 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Hillard Collins Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9000 Spruce Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2350
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Rector A. Jones Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Spruce Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4610
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4610
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Rise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
99 Center Dr.
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
41042, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Imagineering Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
99 Center Street
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2163
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2163
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 41042, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 41042, KY include Erpenbeck Elementary School, Ockerman Middle School and A M Yealey Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 41042?
9 public schools are located in 41042.
What percentage of students in 41042 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 41042 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 41042?
41042 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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