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Best Bath County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,925 students in Bath County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Bath County, KY are Second Chance Academy, Crossroads Elementary School and Bath County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bath County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bath County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bath County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Second Chance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
335 West Main Street
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4755 E Hwy 60
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-2101
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Bath County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
335 W Main St
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Owingsville Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Chenault Drive
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-2722
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Bath County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
645 Chenault Dr
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-6325
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bath County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Bath County, KY include Second Chance Academy, Crossroads Elementary School and Bath County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bath County?
5 public schools are located in Bath County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bath County?
Bath County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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