#1Anchorage
Jefferson County · 2,547 peopleSchools grade, graded within the state·Overall A · #21 of 138 in KY
Anchorage, #1 on this list · Photo: STONE8HENGE · Public domainKentucky rankings · Schools
Towns with the best schools in Kentucky
Anchorage ranks first on schools among Kentucky’s 139 towns of 2,500+; 49 of the 139 grade A− or better (schools are graded within each state).
The Schools grade: state test results and graduation rates of the districts serving each town, compared with the state’s other districts (U.S. Department of Education). How grades work
#1A+
#2Fort Thomas
Campbell County · 17,142 peopleSchools grade, graded within the state·Overall A+ · #3 of 138 in KY
#3Fort Mitchell
Kenton County · 8,751 peopleSchools grade, graded within the state·Overall A+ · #11 of 138 in KY
All 139 towns
Schools grade, best first (graded within Kentucky). Towns with the same score share a rank (T = tied; 63 towns here); the overall grade and state rank are beside each.
139 towns ranked. Not here? See why a town may be missing.
#TownGradeOverall
T4Bucknerunincorporated, Oldham County · 4,119 peopleA+graded within the state·Overall A− · #30 of 138
T10Claryvilleunincorporated, Campbell County · 3,251 peopleAgraded within the state·Overall A · #18 of 138
T17Burlingtonunincorporated, Boone County · 18,008 peopleAgraded within the state·Overall A · #15 of 138
T17Francisvilleunincorporated, Boone County · 10,565 peopleAgraded within the state·Overall A · #17 of 138
T17Oakbrookunincorporated, Boone County · 10,211 peopleAgraded within the state·Overall A · #20 of 138
T23Farleyunincorporated, McCracken County · 4,458 peopleAgraded within the state·Overall C+ · #65 of 138
T23Hendronunincorporated, McCracken County · 4,495 peopleAgraded within the state·Overall B+ · #39 of 138
T23Massacunincorporated, McCracken County · 4,698 peopleAgraded within the state·Overall B+ · #42 of 138
T23Reidlandunincorporated, McCracken County · 5,277 peopleAgraded within the state·Overall B+ · #37 of 138
T69Masonvilleunincorporated, Daviess County · 2,887 peopleBgraded within the state·Overall B · #46 of 138
T69Sorghounincorporated, Daviess County · 2,960 peopleBgraded within the state·Overall C · #88 of 138
T69Thrustonunincorporated, Daviess County · 2,581 peopleBgraded within the state·Overall B− · #55 of 138
116Westwoodunincorporated, Boyd County · 4,473 peopleCgraded within the state·Overall C · #95 of 138
T125Graymoor-DevondaleJefferson County · 2,832 peopleDgraded within the state·Overall B− · #56 of 138
Not ranked
3 towns without a schools grade
Towns of 2,500+ that don’t have the figures this grade needs. Each town’s page says which ones are missing.
- Fort Campbell North Christian County · 11,356 people
- Fort Knox Hardin County · 8,836 people
- Louisville · 795,222 people
Quick answers
Questions people ask
Which Kentucky town has the best schools?
Anchorage (Jefferson County) ranks first on schools among 139 towns, with an A+; Fort Thomas and Fort Mitchell follow. Schools are compared within Kentucky, so the letter is a state grade.
How are these towns ranked?
The Schools grade: state test results and graduation rates of the districts serving each town, compared with the state’s other districts (U.S. Department of Education). Towns are sorted on the grade’s score; the letter and rank are the same as on each town’s page. How grades work.
Why isn’t my town on this list?
The list covers towns of 2,500+ residents with a schools grade (139 in Kentucky). 3 towns of 2,500+ lack the figures and are listed above. Smaller towns have the grade on their page but no rank. Every town is on the Kentucky page.
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