Photo: Mobilus In Mobili · CC BY-SA 2.0Frankfort’s public schools score below 67% of Kentucky districts on tests and graduation
In Frankfort, 30% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Frankfort, 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.
Frankfort’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 40% of tested students were proficient in reading and 30% in math, against 45% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,170 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Three elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Capital Day 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 Frankfort’s grade
C: better than 33% of Kentucky school districts, #106 of 139 Kentucky towns. Graduation is above the Kentucky average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Frankfort, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Frankfort · depends on your address
Collins Lane
Grades PK–5 · 509 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Bridgeport Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 402 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Village
Grades PK–K · 360 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Frankfort · depends on your address
Collins Lane
Grades PK–5 · 509 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Bridgeport Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 402 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Village
Grades PK–K · 360 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Frankfort · depends on your address
Elkhorn Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 725 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Bondurant Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 600 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Frankfort · depends on your address
Elkhorn Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 725 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Bondurant Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 600 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Frankfort · depends on your address
Elkhorn Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 725 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Bondurant Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 600 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Frankfort · depends on your address
Franklin County High School
Grades 9–12 · 990 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Western Hills High School
Grades 9–12 · 827 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Frankfort · depends on your address
Franklin County High School
Grades 9–12 · 990 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Western Hills High School
Grades 9–12 · 827 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Frankfort · depends on your address
Franklin County High School
Grades 9–12 · 990 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Western Hills High School
Grades 9–12 · 827 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Frankfort · depends on your address
Franklin County High School
Grades 9–12 · 990 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Western Hills High School
Grades 9–12 · 827 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Frankfort’s public schools are run by Franklin County School District. Parts of Frankfort (14% of its land) are served by Frankfort Independent 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.
Below the state in reading
Frankfort vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Frankfort’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | C | Franklin County |
Every school in Frankfort
13 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).
Left off: 4 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Panther Transition Academy, Franklin County Career and Technical Ctr, Frankfort Career Development Center and William Cofield High School).
Questions about Frankfort’s schools
Are Frankfort’s schools good?
On Kentucky’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Frankfort children attend score below 67% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #106 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 31%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Frankfort in?
Franklin County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 6,199 students in 14 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Frankfort are served by Frankfort Independent.
Where do Frankfort kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Franklin County High School and Western Hills High School.
What is Frankfort’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Franklin County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.
How much does Frankfort spend per student?
$15,170 in Franklin County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Frankfort?
Yes: Capital Day School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 121 students).
Parents talk
What Frankfort families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Frankfort → 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.