For the 2024-25 school year, there are 46 public schools serving 22,444 students in Kenton County, KY (there are , serving 8,190 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Kenton County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%). Kenton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
The top ranked public schools in Kenton County, KY are Beechwood Elementary School, Kenton Elementary School and R C Hinsdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenton County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Kenton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kenton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beechwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Grades: PK-6
| 752 students
Rank: #22.
Kenton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11246 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-3781
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-3781
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #33.
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
440 Dudley Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-8226
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-8226
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Beechwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Grades: 7-12
| 727 students
Rank: #55.
Ft Wright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #66.
White's Tower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2977 Harris Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-9668
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-9668
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #77.
Ryland Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3845 Stewart Dr
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9270
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9270
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Glenn O Swing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 W 19th St
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5821
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5821
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Piner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2845 Piner Ridge Rd
Morning View, KY 41063
(859) 356-2155
Morning View, KY 41063
(859) 356-2155
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #1010.
River Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2772 Amsterdam Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5260
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5260
Grades: PK-5
| 931 students
Rank: #1111.
James A Caywood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 Turkeyfoot Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7062
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7062
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1212.
Taylor Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5907 Taylor Mill Rd
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-2566
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-2566
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #1313.
Turkey Foot Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3230 Turkeyfoot Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-0216
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-0216
Grades: 6-8
| 1,029 students
Rank: #1414.
Woodland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5399 Pride Parkway
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-7300
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: #1515.
Twenhofel Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11846 Taylor Mill Rd
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-5559
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-5559
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Rank: #1616.
Scott High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5400 Pride Parkway
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-3146
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-3146
Grades: 9-12
| 1,071 students
Rank: #1717.
Ludlow High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 Elm St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211
Grades: 7-12
| 364 students
Rank: #1818.
Summit View Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5006 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 359-9600
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 359-9600
Grades: PK-8
| 1,431 students
Rank: #1919.
Simon Kenton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11132 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 960-0100
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 960-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,859 students
Rank: #2020.
Dixie Heights High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3010 Dixie Hwy
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7650
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,561 students
Rank: #2121.
Beechgrove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1029 Bristow Rd
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 371-1636
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 371-1636
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #2222.
Covington Adult High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 Levassor Drive
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
John G Carlisle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
910 Holman St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5812
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5812
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Latonia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39th & Huntington Avenue
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 292-5825
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 292-5825
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #2525.
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
512 Oak St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-2100
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 464 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Lindeman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
558 Erlanger Rd
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1188
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1188
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Lloyd High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1555
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1555
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Miles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
208 Sunset Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-2231
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-2231
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Sixth District Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19th And Maryland
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5819
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5819
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #3030.
Tichenor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-2255
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-2255
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: #3131.
Holmes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: #3232.
Arnett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3552 Kimberly Dr
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1488
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1488
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #3333.
Guardian Angel
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Orphanage Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-2040
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-2040
Grades: 1-12
| 22 students
Rank: #3434.
Howell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
909 Central Row St.
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1108
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1108
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #3535.
Holmes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25th And Madison Ave
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Grades: 9-12
| 878 students
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Kenton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Boone County Schools Ignite Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
37 Atlantic Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 283-1003
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 283-1003
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Holmes Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
25th And Madison
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Grades: 8-9
| 700 students
Ignite Institute (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
37 Atlantic Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 817-3570
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 817-3570
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Kenton Central Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1030 Old State Rd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
Kenton County Academies Of Innovation & Technical (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3234 Turkey Foot Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-2266
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-2266
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
150 Adela St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
North Key Community Care (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888
Grades: 2-12
| 11 students
Northkey Com Care Intensive Services High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-1900
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-1900
Grades: 12
| 20 students
5006 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4700
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
5002 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4800
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
4041 Visalia Rd
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-5839
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-5839
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
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What are the top ranked public schools in Kenton County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Kenton County, KY include Beechwood Elementary School, Kenton Elementary School and R C Hinsdale Elementary School. Kenton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public schools are located in Kenton County?
46 public schools are located in Kenton County.
What percentage of students in Kenton County go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Kenton County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kenton County?
Kenton County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kenton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kenton County include: Scott High School vs. Simon Kenton High School, Simon Kenton High School vs. Scott High School, Lloyd High School vs. Dixie Heights High School
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