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
April 29, 2025
My girls go here for pre school and our experience has been wonderful! The teachers are kind, caring and keep the parents informed. We couldn't recommend it enough.
Review for St. Joseph Academy
Current student
April 25, 2025
This is a good school it is vary nice
Review for Zoneton Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 22, 2025
My youngest son went almost seven instructional months without a reading assessment. Last school year in Kindergarten, the teacher informed us he was on a level H in January. We emailed wanting his... More
Review for St Edward School