Top Rated Schools in This State

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.
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Student Demographics

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Largest School Districts in Kentucky

  • 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
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Reviews From Schools in Kentucky

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Parent / Guardian
June 10, 2025
Tuition has soared in recent years without any meaningful improvements in leadership, communication, or program quality. Families are expected to pay significantly more, but transparency around... More
Review for Redwood Cooperative School
Parent / Guardian
June 09, 2025
This school may be a wonderful fit for some children, but parents should be aware that it may not support those with even mild behavioral challenges. Our daughter was not invited back for second grade... More
Review for Waldorf School Of Louisville
Current student
June 09, 2025
I do go to this school as a student, it honestly isn’t all the best but it isn’t the worst. The only reason this school sometimes gets hate is because of the fact that the parent’s children are... More
Review for Drakes Creek Middle School