For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 152 students in Rush, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Rush, KY are Star Elementary School and Boyd County Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rush have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rush, KY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8249 E Us Hwy 60
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Boyd County Central School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 West Pigeon Roost Road
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rush, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ramey-estep High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2901 Pigeon Roost Road
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Ramey-estep School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2901 W Pigeon Roost Dr
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Gr: 7-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rush, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Rush, KY include Star Elementary School and Boyd County Central School.
How many public schools are located in Rush?
2 public schools are located in Rush.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush?
Rush public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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