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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April 20, 2024
Went there for 5 years of my life very good school definitely recommend
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Wilt Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 19, 2024
Me and my kids have moved and been threw alot rineyville elementary is by far the worst school ever no one does there job n everyone always says that they know nothing about what is going on they have... More
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Rineyville Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 18, 2024
As a parent of 3 children at Christ the King, I can not say enough good things about this school. Each of my children have had different needs in different areas, and this school has always exceeded... More
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Christ the King School