3,385
Preschools
1,490
Elementary Schools
971
Middle Schools
825
High Schools
1,699
Public District Schools
3,021
Private Schools
4,720
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Kentucky based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Kentucky at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Kentucky offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Kentucky
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Jefferson County
95,911 students | LOUISVILLE, KY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 176 schools -
Fayette County
41,203 students | LEXINGTON, KY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 83 schools -
Boone County
20,280 students | FLORENCE, KY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 28 schools -
Warren County School District
16,860 students | BOWLING GREEN, KY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 37 schools -
Hardin County
14,656 students | ELIZABETHTOWN, KY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 28 schools
Reviews From Schools in Kentucky
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Current student
April 26, 2024
Flooded with bullies, poor management, filthy moldy building (always stunk, scarcely cleaned.. the girls basketball/volleyball locker rooms should be considered a health hazard. DO NOT GO HERE GO TO... More
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Talton K Stone Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 25, 2024
I am aware that while I was there for six years, it was under another principal than the new one added more recently. Marion C. Moore cares about its appearance and while some teachers care about... More
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Marion C. Moore School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 20, 2024
Went there for 5 years of my life very good school definitely recommend
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Wilt Elementary School