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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Kenton County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 22,245 students in Kenton County, KY (there are 43 private schools, serving 8,254 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Kenton County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kenton County, KY are Beechwood Elementary School, Kenton Elementary School and Beechwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenton County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Kenton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Kenton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Beechwood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Gr: PK-6 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kenton Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11246 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-3781
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Beechwood High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Gr: 7-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
440 Dudley Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-8226
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Ryland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3845 Stewart Dr
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9270
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Piner Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2845 Piner Ridge Rd
Morning View, KY 41063
(859) 356-2155
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
White's Tower Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2977 Harris Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-9668
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2772 Amsterdam Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Taylor Mill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5907 Taylor Mill Rd
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-2566
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
James A Caywood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3300 Turkeyfoot Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7062
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Twenhofel Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11846 Taylor Mill Rd
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-5559
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5399 Pride Parkway
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1515.
Turkey Foot Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3230 Turkeyfoot Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-0216
Gr: 6-8 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Simon Kenton High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11132 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 960-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,893 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1717.
Summit View Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5006 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 359-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 1,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Beechgrove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1029 Bristow Rd
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 371-1636
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2020.
Scott High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5400 Pride Parkway
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-3146
Gr: 9-12 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Lindeman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
558 Erlanger Rd
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1188
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Dixie Heights High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3010 Dixie Hwy
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,499 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2525.
Latonia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
39th & Huntington Avenue
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 292-5825
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
Lloyd High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1555
Gr: 9-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2828.
Miles Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
208 Sunset Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-2231
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
Tichenor Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-2255
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Arnett Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3552 Kimberly Dr
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1488
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3333.
Guardian Angel
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Orphanage Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-2040
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3434.
Howell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Central Row St.
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1108
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3535.
Ninth District Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Indiana Ave
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 292-5823
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Kenton County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Kenton County, KY include Beechwood Elementary School, Kenton Elementary School and Beechwood High School.
How many public schools are located in Kenton County?
45 public schools are located in Kenton County.
What percentage of students in Kenton County go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Kenton County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kenton County?
Kenton County public schools minority enrollment is 28% 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 Kenton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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