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Best Berea Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,658 students in Berea, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Berea, KY are Farristown Middle School, Shannon Johnson Elementary School and Madison Southern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berea, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Berea have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Berea, KY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farristown Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
751 Farristown Industrial Road
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Shannon Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
109 Oakwood Dr
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Madison Southern High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
279 Glades Rd
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6148
Gr: 9-12 | 1,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Foley Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
275 Glades Rd
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6140
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2845 Battlefield Memorial Hwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6091
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Berea Community High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
75 Old Us 25 N
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Berea Community Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Gr: 6-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Berea Community Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4065
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Ignite Academy South
Vocational School
123 Farristown Industrial Driv
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 624-4500
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Berea, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Berea, KY include Farristown Middle School, Shannon Johnson Elementary School and Madison Southern High School.
How many public schools are located in Berea?
10 public schools are located in Berea.
What is the racial composition of students in Berea?
Berea public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Berea are often viewed compared to one another?

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