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Best Mount Sterling Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,442 students in Mount Sterling, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 182 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Mount Sterling, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Sterling, KY are Northview Elementary School, Gateway Children's Services and Mapleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Sterling, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Mount Sterling have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Mount Sterling, KY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1040 Maysville Road
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8703
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Gateway Children's Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
37 North Maysville
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-6428
Gr: 5-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Mapleton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
809 Indian Mound Dr
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8752
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Mount Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6601 Indian Mound Dr
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8730
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Mcnabb Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3570 Indian Mound Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8770
Gr: 6-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Camargo Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4307 Camargo Rd
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8776
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Montgomery County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
724 Woodford Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8765
Gr: 9-12 | 1,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
The Sterling School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
724 Woodford Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8761
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
682 Woodford St
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-1103
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mount Sterling, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Sterling, KY include Northview Elementary School, Gateway Children's Services and Mapleton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Sterling?
9 public schools are located in Mount Sterling.
What percentage of students in Mount Sterling go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Mount Sterling are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Sterling?
Mount Sterling public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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