For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,225 students in Prospect, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 762 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in Prospect, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Prospect, KY are Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School and Norton Commons Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prospect, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Prospect have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Prospect, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12518 Ridgemoor Dr
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 228-0101
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 228-0101
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Norton Commons Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10941 Kings Crown Drive
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 485-8367
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 485-8367
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Prospect, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Prospect, KY include Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School and Norton Commons Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Prospect?
2 public schools are located in Prospect.
What percentage of students in Prospect go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in Prospect are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Prospect?
Prospect public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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