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Best Covington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,300 students in Covington, KY (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,278 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Covington, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Covington, KY are Ft Wright Elementary School, Glenn O Swing Elementary School and John G Carlisle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Covington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Covington, KY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ft Wright Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
501 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Glenn O Swing Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 W 19th St
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5821
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
John G Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
910 Holman St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5812
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Ludlow High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
515 Elm St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Covington Adult High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
212 Levassor Drive
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Oak St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-2100
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Sixth District Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19th And Maryland
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5819
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Holmes Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Holmes High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25th And Madison Ave
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Transformational Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Home Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7512
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Biggs Early Childhood Education Center
1124 Scott Blvd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Gr: PK | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Chapman Vocational Education Center
Vocational School
25th And Madison Streets
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 291-5911
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Kentucky Technical
Vocational School
1025 Amsterdam Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-3931
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Ky Technical College
Vocational School
1025 Amsterdam Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 282-3930
Gr: Inquire with school

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Covington, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Covington, KY include Ft Wright Elementary School, Glenn O Swing Elementary School and John G Carlisle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Covington?
14 public schools are located in Covington.
What percentage of students in Covington go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Covington are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?

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