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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Parent / Guardian
May 18, 2024
Sphinx Academy has been a wonderful experience for my son. He is happy and achieving at school for the first time. The dedication and care of the teachers for each student is exceptional, as is... More
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Sphinx Academy
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 17, 2024
Today while my husband was walking our dog on the sidewalk an unsupervised student yelled out " hey stupid dog". He is a cancer patint and walks with the dog for exercise. Its bad enough we're kept... More
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Campbellsville Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 17, 2024
Experiences are horrible and this is our 2nd and last yr
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Deep Springs Elementary School