3,384
Preschools
1,489
Elementary Schools
971
Middle Schools
825
High Schools
1,698
Public District Schools
3,021
Private Schools
4,719
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 | 27 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
March 14, 2024
Hi I am a 7th grader and this school sucks the food is nasty people have had food poison and there are bugs all over the school and bats in the school in my opinion this school needs to learn how to... More
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Phillip Sharp Middle School
Parent / Guardian
March 13, 2024
I moved my student to John Hardin High School after difficulties at another high school. She is like a different person now. She loves her classes and teachers. She said that the biggest difference... More
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John Hardin High School
Parent / Guardian
March 13, 2024
We love SHMS. We came to the school years ago because of the principal, Dr. Bratcher. He was the best of the best and brought so many positive changes to the school. While he has moved on, the new... More
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Sacred Heart Model School