For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,763 students in Walton, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 87 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Walton, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Walton, KY are Walton-verona Middle School, Steeplechase Elementary School and Walton-verona High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walton, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Walton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Walton, KY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walton-verona Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32 School Rd
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Gr: 5-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Steeplechase Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
472 Chambers Road
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-3500
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Walton-verona High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 School Rd
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-7721
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-7721
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
18 School Road
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Walton, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Walton, KY include Walton-verona Middle School, Steeplechase Elementary School and Walton-verona High School.
How many public schools are located in Walton?
4 public schools are located in Walton.
What percentage of students in Walton go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Walton are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walton?
Walton public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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