For the 2025 school year, there are 21 online public schools serving 5,909 students in Kentucky.
Kentucky online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public Schools in Kentucky (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bavel
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Hilltopper Way
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3787
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3787
Grades: 1-12
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Harrison County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Webster Ave
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7117
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7117
Grades: 9-12
| 869 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Horse Creek Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
239 Richmond Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1601
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1601
Grades: 3-12
| 53 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1555 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Whitley County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
351 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Grades: 7-8
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
Gateway Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1211 Eagles Way
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4979
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4979
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #77.
Hopkins County Schools Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6625 Hopkinsville Road
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Rank: #88.
Grayson County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Schoolhouse Rd
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4078
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4078
Grades: 9-12
| 1,209 students
Rank: #99.
Newport School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 West 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1010.
Owsley County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
177 Shepherd Lane
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5185
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5185
Grades: 6-12
| 317 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Democrat Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Calloway County Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2003 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Grades: 6-12
| 100 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Alexandria Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Valley View Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Hawkins Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #1515.
Lighthouse Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
877 Jackson St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #1616.
Pathfinder School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Grades: K-12
| 1,451 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Colonel Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 147 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Heritage Park High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Bartlett Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2460
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2460
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mccracken Open Campus School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4336 Metropolis Lake Road
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
Rank: #2121.
Hugh C. Spalding Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
721 E. Main St.
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-0690
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-0690
Grades: K-12
| 126 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in Kentucky?
21 online public schools are available for Kentucky students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Kentucky?
Kentucky online public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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