For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,167 students in Fort Thomas, KY (there are 4 private schools, serving 393 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Fort Thomas, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%). Fort Thomas has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
The top ranked public schools in Fort Thomas, 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.
Fort Thomas, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Fort Thomas have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fort Thomas, KY (2025)
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
| 1,022 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
| 437 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
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 733 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 542 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Thomas, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Thomas, KY include Highlands High School, Woodfill Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School. Fort Thomas has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public schools are located in Fort Thomas?
5 public schools are located in Fort Thomas.
What percentage of students in Fort Thomas go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Fort Thomas are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Thomas?
Fort Thomas public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fort Thomas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fort Thomas include: Woodfill Elementary School vs. Moyer Elementary School, Moyer Elementary School vs. Woodfill Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School vs. Moyer Elementary School
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