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Best Boyle County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,817 students in Boyle County, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 276 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Boyle County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%). Boyle County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
The top-ranked public schools in Boyle County, KY are Perryville Elementary School, Junction City Elementary School and Woodlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boyle County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Boyle County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Boyle County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
418 West Fourth St
Perryville, KY 40468
(859) 936-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Junction City Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
250 School St
Junction City, KY 40440
(859) 936-7524
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1661 Perryville Rd
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-7688
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Boyle County High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1637 Perryville Rd
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5047
Gr: 9-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Boyle County Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1651 Perryville Rd
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-4212
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
John W. Bate Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
460 Stanford Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1305
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Danville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
203 E. Lexington Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 936-8503
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Sunrise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Cunningham Drive
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5507
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Maple Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1319
Gr: 2-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Anchor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
115 E. Lexington Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Boyle County Day Treatment
Alternative School
1637 Perryville Road
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-6634
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky School For The Deaf
Special Education School
303 S 2nd St
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7017
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School
300 Waveland Avenue
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1313
Gr: PK-1 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Boyle County, KY?
How many public schools are located in Boyle County?
13 public schools are located in Boyle County.
What percentage of students in Boyle County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Boyle County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boyle County?
Boyle County public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Boyle County are often viewed compared to one another?

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