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Best Franklin County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,110 students in Franklin County, KY (there are 5 private schools, serving 875 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, KY are Peaks Mill Elementary School, Collins Lane and Panther Transition Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peaks Mill Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Peaks Mill Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8450
Gr: 1-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Collins Lane
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Cougar Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8410
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Panther Transition Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
328 Shelby Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
William Cofield High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1106 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
328 Shelby St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Franklin County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6750
Gr: 9-12 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Second Street School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
506 W 2nd St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Gr: K-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Oak Ridge Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8420
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Hearn Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Copperleaf Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6760
Gr: 1-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Bondurant Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Bondurant Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8440
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Western Hills High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Doctors Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Doctors Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8430
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Elkhorn Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6740
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Elkhorn Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
928 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6730
Gr: 1-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Village
200 Laralan Ave
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 352-2585
Gr: PK-K | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Frankfort Career Development Center
Vocational School
1106 E. Main St
Frankfort, KY 40602
(502) 564-2120
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Frankfort Early Learning Academy
506 West Second Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Gr: PK | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
1106 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, KY include Peaks Mill Elementary School, Collins Lane and Panther Transition Academy.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
19 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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