Top 10 Best Kentucky Magnet Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 1542 magnet public schools serving 659,042 students in Kentucky.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Kentucky are Dupont Manual High School, Scapa At Bluegrass and Anchorage Independent Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kentucky magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Schools in Kentucky (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dupont Manual High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
120 W Lee St
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Grades: 9-12
| 1,929 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Scapa At Bluegrass
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
400 Lafayette Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3332
Grades: 4-8
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Anchorage Independent Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11400 Ridge Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Murray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
111 Broach Ave
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5022
Grades: PK-3
| 544 students
Rank: #55.
Greathouse/shryock Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2700 Browns Lane
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8259
Grades: K-5
| 606 students
Rank: #66.
Kyrock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5720 Hwy 259 N
Sweeden, KY 42285
(270) 286-4013
Grades: PK-4
| 299 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Farmington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7730 State Rt 121 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Highlands High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2400 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,015 students
Rank: #99.
Norton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8101 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 485-8308
Grades: K-5
| 734 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodfill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1025 Alexandria Pk
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-0506
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1111.
Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1180 N Ft Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #1212.
Star Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8249 E Us Hwy 60
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #1313.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1251 Beaumont Centre Lane
Lexington, KY 40513
(859) 381-3132
Grades: K-5
| 706 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Athens-chilesburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
930 Jouett Creek Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4955
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Cold Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4012 W Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4632
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Shopville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10 Shopville Rd.
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5586 E Alexandria Dr
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 781-4544
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Keavy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
598 W Hwy 312
Keavy, KY 40737
(606) 862-4672
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Sublimity Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
900 Sublimity School Rd
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4692
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Erpenbeck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Us 42 9001 Wetherington Blvd
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 384-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
New Haven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10854 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5325
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Pikeville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
120 Championship Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-0185
Grades: 7-12
| 514 students
Rank: #2323.
Longbranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2805 Longbranch Rd.
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 867 students
Rank: #2424.
Riverview Opportunity Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
383 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6600
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Beechwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Grades: PK-6
| 752 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
London Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 N Main St
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4679
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #2727.
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12518 Ridgemoor Dr
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 228-0101
Grades: K-5
| 649 students
Rank: #2828.
Bush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1832 E Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #2929.
Kenton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11246 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-3781
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Carter City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13321 State Hwy 2
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Clays Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2319 Clays Mill Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3355
Grades: K-5
| 517 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Perryville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
418 West Fourth St
Perryville, KY 40468
(859) 936-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Whitley County East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13781 Hwy 92e
Siler, KY 40763
(606) 549-7097
Grades: PK-6
| 267 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Highlands Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2350 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-5222
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Hunter Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8325 S Us 25
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 862-4655
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Kentucky include Dupont Manual High School, Scapa At Bluegrass and Anchorage Independent Public School.
How many magnet public schools are located in Kentucky?
1,542 magnet public schools are located in Kentucky.
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?
Kentucky magnet public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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