For the 2025 school year, there are 81 blue ribbon public schools serving 40,979 students in Kentucky.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Kentucky are Greathouse/shryock Traditional, Scapa At Bluegrass and Anchorage Independent Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kentucky blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Kentucky (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greathouse/shryock Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2700 Browns Lane
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8259
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8259
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Scapa At Bluegrass
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 Lafayette Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3332
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3332
Gr: 4-8 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Anchorage Independent Public School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11400 Ridge Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
111 Broach Ave
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5022
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5022
Gr: PK-3 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5586 E Alexandria Dr
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 781-4544
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 781-4544
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Dupont Manual High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
120 W Lee St
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Gr: 9-12 | 1,922 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cold Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4012 W Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4632
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4632
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Norton Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8101 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 485-8308
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 485-8308
Gr: K-5 | 728 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Woodfill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1025 Alexandria Pk
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-0506
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-0506
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1251 Beaumont Centre Lane
Lexington, KY 40513
(859) 381-3132
Lexington, KY 40513
(859) 381-3132
Gr: K-5 | 708 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7730 State Rt 121 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
418 West Fourth St
Perryville, KY 40468
(859) 936-7500
Perryville, KY 40468
(859) 936-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1832 E Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1414.
Longbranch Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2805 Longbranch Rd.
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 933 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Gamaliel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 E Main St
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Shopville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Shopville Rd.
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1717.
Shirley Mann Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10435 Us Hwy 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 744 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1818.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1180 N Ft Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1919.
Highlands High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2400 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-5900
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,022 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Fancy Farm Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
270 State Route 339 South
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Heath Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4365 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Junction City Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 School St
Junction City, KY 40440
(859) 936-7524
Junction City, KY 40440
(859) 936-7524
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2323.
Beechwood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 752 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2424.
Cairo Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10694 Hwy 41-a
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 533-1286
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 533-1286
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2525.
Beechwood High School
(Math: 69% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 746 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Hazel Green Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2515 Hwy 1394
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606) 862-4647
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606) 862-4647
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Lone Oak Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Cumberland Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4120
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4120
Gr: PK-3 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6155 Hwy 39
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 423-1040
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 423-1040
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2929.
Potter Gray Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
610 Wakefield Dr.
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 746-2280
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 746-2280
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3030.
Corbin Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Ed Mcneel Drive
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3619
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3619
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Moyer Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
219 Highland Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-1180
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-1180
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Stopher Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14417 Aiken Rd
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 485-8281
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 485-8281
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3333.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1755 Wtlo Road
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-2014
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-2014
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Gray Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10400 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5333
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5333
Gr: 6-8 | 1,007 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Southwest Calloway Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3426 Wiswell Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7345
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7345
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Kentucky include Greathouse/shryock Traditional, Scapa At Bluegrass and Anchorage Independent Public School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Kentucky?
81 blue ribbon public schools are located in Kentucky.
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?
Kentucky blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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