For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,130 students in Mount Washington, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Washington, KY are Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Eastside Middle School and Old Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Washington, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Mount Washington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mount Washington, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6415 Hwy 44 E
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3400
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Eastside Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6925 Hwy 44e
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-5000
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Old Mill Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
199 Golden Wing Rd
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3200
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Spring Meadows
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Hope St
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 538-1200
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 538-1200
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Mt. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9234 Hwy 44 E
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3000
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
156 Erin Circle
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-7400
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Bullitt East High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11450 Hwy 44e
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-6400
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,664 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Mt. Washington Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
269 Water St
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-5200
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mount Washington, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Washington, KY include Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Eastside Middle School and Old Mill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Washington?
8 public schools are located in Mount Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Washington?
Mount Washington public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mount Washington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mount Washington include: Mt. Washington Middle School vs. Eastside Middle School, Crossroads Elementary School vs. Mt. Washington Elementary School, Old Mill Elementary School vs. Pleasant Grove Elementary School
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