For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,510 students in Mount Sterling, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 130 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Mount Sterling, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Mount Sterling, KY are Northview Elementary School, Gateway Children's Services and Mapleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Sterling, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Mount Sterling have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Mount Sterling, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1040 Maysville Road
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8703
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8703
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Gateway Children's Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37 North Maysville
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-6428
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-6428
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Mapleton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 Indian Mound Dr
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8752
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8752
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Mount Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6601 Indian Mound Dr
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8730
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8730
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Mcnabb Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3570 Indian Mound Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8770
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8770
Gr: 6-8 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Camargo Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4307 Camargo Rd
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8776
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8776
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Montgomery County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
724 Woodford Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8765
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8765
Gr: 9-12 | 1,306 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
The Sterling School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
724 Woodford Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8761
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8761
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
682 Woodford St
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-1103
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-1103
Gr: 8-12
Mount Sterling, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hillcrest Hall Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
209 Davis Rd
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-6574
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-6574
Gr: 7-12
Montgomery County Central Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
212 N Maysville Rd
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8750
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8750
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students
212 North Maysville St
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8724
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8724
Gr: PK | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
29 North Maysville
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8703
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8703
Gr: 5-6 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mount Sterling, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Mount Sterling, KY include Northview Elementary School, Gateway Children's Services and Mapleton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Sterling?
9 public schools are located in Mount Sterling.
What percentage of students in Mount Sterling go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Mount Sterling are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Sterling?
Mount Sterling public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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