For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,751 students in 40342, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 195 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 40342, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40342, KY are Robert B. Turner Elementary School, Anderson County High School and Anderson County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40342 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40342, KY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40342, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert B. Turner Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1411 Fox Creek Road
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2500
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2500
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
Anderson County High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Bearcat Dr
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Grades: 9-12
| 1,215 students
Rank: #33.
Anderson County Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Mustang Trail
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9261
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9261
Grades: 6-8
| 722 students
Rank: #44.
Emma B. Ward Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Bypass N
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-4236
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-4236
Grades: 1-5
| 470 students
Rank: #55.
Saffell Street Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Saffell St
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-3565
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-3565
Grades: 1-5
| 409 students
Rank: n/an/a
1154 Bypass N
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2504
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2504
Grades: PK-K
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Anderson County Tech Center
Vocational School
1500 Bypass North Us 127
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9465
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9465
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
40342, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Apex Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1 Bearcat Drive
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3905 Halls Hill Rd.
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 241-3514
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 241-3514
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40342, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40342, KY include Robert B. Turner Elementary School, Anderson County High School and Anderson County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 40342?
7 public schools are located in 40342.
What percentage of students in 40342 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 40342 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40342?
40342 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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