3,396
Preschools
1,512
Elementary Schools
1,010
Middle Schools
861
High Schools
1,746
Public District Schools
3,012
Private Schools
4,758
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Kentucky based on a variety of measures. Find out more about °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ 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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Current student
September 10, 2025
I am a student at Noe Middle and there are good reviews I have to say for this school but the problem is there is so many fights and the work is quite boring
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Noe Middle School
Parent / Guardian
September 10, 2025
We've been grateful to be part of the Beth Haven community for several years now. Our experience with the school, its staff, and the learning environment has been overwhelmingly positive in prior... More
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Beth Haven Christian School
Parent / Guardian
September 10, 2025
We love the programs they do thruought the year for grandparents and parents, the kid programs. Some of our favorite teachers are the K5, 2nd grade, and the PE teacher. The learning is top notch!... More
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Christian Academy Of Carrollton