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Best Boone County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public elementary schools serving 15,349 students in Boone County, KY. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, KY are New Haven Elementary School, Longbranch Elementary School and Shirley Mann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Boone County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10854 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5325
Gr: PK-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Longbranch Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2805 Longbranch Rd.
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Shirley Mann Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10435 Us Hwy 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Erpenbeck Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Us 42 9001 Wetherington Blvd
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 384-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Thornwilde Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1760 Elmburn Ln
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 283-1003
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
North Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
875 North Bend Rd
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Conner Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3300 Cougar Path
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4410
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Gray Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10400 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5333
Gr: 6-8 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6775 Mcville Rd
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5946 Orient St
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Chester Goodridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3330 Cougar Path
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4420
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Walton-verona Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15066 Porter Rd
Verona, KY 41092
(859) 485-4181
Gr: K-3 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Ballyshannon Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7515 Shamrock Avenue
Union, KY 41091
(859) 905-2620
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Walton-verona Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32 School Rd
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5687 Hwy 237
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4460
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Steeplechase Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
472 Chambers Road
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1717.
Ockerman Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8300 Us 42
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1818.
A M Yealey Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10 Yealey Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3333
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1919.
Camp Ernst Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6515 Camp Ernst Rd
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 534-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2020.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
103 Center St
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2121.
Accel Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Barney Road
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 283-3250
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2222.
Ockerman Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8250 Us 42
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2323.
Hillard Collins Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9000 Spruce Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2424.
Rector A. Jones Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Spruce Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4610
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2525.
Rise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
99 Center Dr.
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Walton-verona Intermediate School
1935 Tradition Drive
Verona, KY 41092
(859) 485-4181
Gr: 4-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, KY include New Haven Elementary School, Longbranch Elementary School and Shirley Mann Elementary School. Boone County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public elementary schools are located in Boone County?
25 public elementary schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?

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