For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 152 students in Rush, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Rush, KY are Star Elementary School and Boyd County Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rush have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rush, KY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8249 E Us Hwy 60
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Boyd County Central School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 West Pigeon Roost Road
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rush, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ramey-estep High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2901 Pigeon Roost Road
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Ramey-estep School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2901 W Pigeon Roost Dr
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Gr: 7-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rush, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Rush, KY include Star Elementary School and Boyd County Central School.
How many public schools are located in Rush?
2 public schools are located in Rush.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush?
Rush public schools minority enrollment is 2% 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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