For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,288 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 Cane Ridge Elementary School, Bourbon County High School and Bourbon Central Elementary 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 24% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40361, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40361, KY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cane Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Bypass Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2106
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2106
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Bourbon County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3341 Lexington Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2185
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2185
Gr: 9-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Bourbon Central Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
367 Bethlehem Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2195
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2195
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Paris High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 W 7th St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2168
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2168
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1481 S Main St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Bourbon County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3339 Lexington Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2189
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
369 Bethlehem Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2183
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2183
Gr: PK | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
1481 S. Main St.
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Gr: PK | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 40361, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 40361, KY include Cane Ridge Elementary School, Bourbon County High School and Bourbon Central Elementary 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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