3,398
Preschools
1,514
Elementary Schools
1,013
Middle Schools
864
High Schools
1,746
Public District Schools
3,015
Private Schools
4,761
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 ӣƵ 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
95,230 students | LOUISVILLE, KY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 181 schools -
Fayette County
41,422 students | LEXINGTON, KY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 85 schools -
Boone County
20,200 students | FLORENCE, KY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 30 schools -
Warren County School District
17,799 students | BOWLING GREEN, KY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 37 schools -
Hardin County
14,675 students | ELIZABETHTOWN, KY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 28 schools
Reviews From Schools in Kentucky
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Parent / Guardian
December 20, 2024
We found Pitt after a long search that included enrolling in two schools which were not a good fit. For us, the magnitude of the contrast in our experience at Pitt vs. other schools (both public and... More
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Pitt Academy
Current student
December 19, 2024
This school sucks so badly I can’t share my name because if I do, they will punish me by making me stay after school for 3 hours so I can’t even enjoy time with my family. EVERYTHING SUCKS HERE NO ONE... More
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Ballyshannon Middle School
Current student
December 19, 2024
This school is terrible in every way shape or form. Please do not go here.
I would rather go to camp Earnst and lick the floor than go here
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Ballyshannon Middle School