For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,085 students in 41011, KY (there are , serving 1,970 private students). 36% of all K-12 students in 41011, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 41011, KY are Ft Wright Elementary School, John G Carlisle Elementary School and Transformational Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 41011 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 41011, KY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41011, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ft Wright Elementary 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
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
John G Carlisle Elementary 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
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Transformational Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Home Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7512
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7512
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
1124 Scott Blvd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Grades: PK
| 246 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Kentucky Technical
Vocational School
1025 Amsterdam Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-3931
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-3931
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Ky Technical College
Vocational School
1025 Amsterdam Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 282-3930
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 282-3930
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
41011, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
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
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 41011, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 41011, KY include Ft Wright Elementary School, John G Carlisle Elementary School and Transformational Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in 41011?
6 public schools are located in 41011.
What percentage of students in 41011 go to public school?
36% of all K-12 students in 41011 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 41011?
41011 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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