For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,364 students in Union, KY. Union has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
The top ranked public schools in Union, KY are New Haven Elementary School, Longbranch Elementary School and Shirley Mann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Union have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Union, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10854 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5325
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5325
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
Longbranch Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2805 Longbranch Rd.
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 865 students
Rank: #33.
Shirley Mann Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10435 Us Hwy 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #44.
Gray Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10400 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5333
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5333
Grades: 6-8
| 1,011 students
Rank: #55.
Ballyshannon Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7515 Shamrock Avenue
Union, KY 41091
(859) 905-2620
Union, KY 41091
(859) 905-2620
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #66.
Larry A. Ryle High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10379 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5300
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,022 students
Rank: #77.
Randall K. Cooper High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2855 Longbranch Rd
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5040
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Union, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Union, KY include New Haven Elementary School, Longbranch Elementary School and Shirley Mann Elementary School. Union has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public schools are located in Union, KY?
7 public schools are located in Union, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Union, KY?
Union, KY public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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