For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,286 students in 40361, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 73 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 40361, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40361, KY are Bourbon County High School, Cane Ridge Elementary School and Paris High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40361 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40361, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40361, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bourbon County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3341 Lexington Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2185
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2185
Grades: 9-12
| 796 students
Rank: #22.
Cane Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Bypass Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2106
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2106
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Paris High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 W 7th St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2168
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2168
Grades: 9-12
| 231 students
Rank: #44.
Bourbon Central Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
367 Bethlehem Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2195
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2195
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
Bourbon County Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3339 Lexington Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2189
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2189
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #66.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1481 S Main St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #77.
Paris Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 W 7th St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2163
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2163
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
369 Bethlehem Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2183
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2183
Grades: PK
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
1481 S. Main St.
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Grades: PK
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40361, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40361, KY include Bourbon County High School, Cane Ridge Elementary School and Paris High School.
How many public schools are located in 40361?
9 public schools are located in 40361.
What percentage of students in 40361 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 40361 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40361?
40361 public schools minority enrollment is 31% 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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