Photo: RhymesWithAlbatross · CC BY-SA 3.0Fort Mitchell’s public schools outscore 98% of Kentucky districts
In Fort Mitchell, 65% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Fort Mitchell, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.
From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Fort Mitchell’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 66% and math 65% in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,461 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Beechwood High School. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Fort Mitchell’s grade
A+: better than 98% of Kentucky school districts, #3 of 139 Kentucky towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Kentucky average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Fort Mitchell, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Fort Mitchell
Beechwood Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 780 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Fort Mitchell
Beechwood Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 780 students · 19:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Fort Mitchell
Beechwood Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 780 students · 19:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Fort Mitchell
Beechwood Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 780 students · 19:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Fort Mitchell
Beechwood Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 780 students · 19:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Fort Mitchell
Beechwood Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 780 students · 19:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Fort Mitchell
Beechwood Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 780 students · 19:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Fort Mitchell
Beechwood Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 780 students · 19:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Fort Mitchell
Beechwood High School
Grades 7–12 · 762 students · 19:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Fort Mitchell
Beechwood High School
Grades 7–12 · 762 students · 19:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Fort Mitchell
Beechwood High School
Grades 7–12 · 762 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Fort Mitchell
Beechwood High School
Grades 7–12 · 762 students · 19:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Fort Mitchell
Beechwood High School
Grades 7–12 · 762 students · 19:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Fort Mitchell
Beechwood High School
Grades 7–12 · 762 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Fort Mitchell’s public schools are run by Beechwood Independent School District. Parts of Fort Mitchell (20% of its land) are served by Kenton County instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Fort Mitchell vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Fort Mitchell’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Mitchell | A+ | Beechwood Independent |
| Fort Wright | A | Kenton County |
| Crescent Springs | A | Kenton County |
| Lakeside Park | A | Kenton County |
| Crestview Hills | A | Kenton County |
Every school in Fort Mitchell
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Fort Mitchell’s schools
Are Fort Mitchell’s schools good?
By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools Fort Mitchell children attend outscore 98% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #3 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 99%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Fort Mitchell in?
Beechwood Independent School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,572 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Fort Mitchell are served by Kenton County.
What is Fort Mitchell’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Beechwood Independent School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.
How much does Fort Mitchell spend per student?
$11,461 in Beechwood Independent School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Fort Mitchell?
Yes: Blessed Sacrament Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 456 students).
Parents talk
What Fort Mitchell families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Fort Mitchell → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.