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Best Kentucky Online Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 online public schools serving 5,690 students in Kentucky.
Kentucky online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Schools in Kentucky (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bavel
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Hilltopper Way
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3787
Gr: 1-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Whitley County Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
351 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Gr: 7-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Newport School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 West 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Harrison County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
320 Webster Ave
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7117
Gr: 9-12 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Gateway Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1211 Eagles Way
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4979
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Hopkins County Schools Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6625 Hopkinsville Road
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Gr: K-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Calloway County Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2003 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 110:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1555 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Valley View Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Hawkins Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Grayson County High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Schoolhouse Rd
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4078
Gr: 9-12 | 1,180 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Horse Creek Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
239 Richmond Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1601
Gr: 3-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1212.
Owsley County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
177 Shepherd Lane
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5185
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1313.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Democrat Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Heritage Park High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1515.
Lighthouse Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
877 Jackson St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
Pathfinder School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 S Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Gr: K-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
Colonel Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 172:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1818.
Alexandria Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1919.
Mccracken Open Campus School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4336 Metropolis Lake Road
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
Gr: K-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2020.
Hugh C. Spalding Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
721 E. Main St.
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-0690
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2121.
Bartlett Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2460
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Glasgow Preschool Academy
300 James T. Rogers Road
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-5029
Gr: PK | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public schools are offered in Kentucky?
22 online public schools are available for Kentucky students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Kentucky?
Kentucky online public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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