For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,687 students in Owen County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 27 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Owen County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Owen County, KY are Owen County Elementary/primary School, Maurice Bowling Middle School and Owen County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owen County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Owen County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Owen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Owen County Elementary/primary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-3417
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-3417
Grades: PK-4
| 675 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Maurice Bowling Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5701
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5701
Grades: 5-8
| 454 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Owen County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5509
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5509
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
Owen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1925 Hwy 22 East
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5499
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5499
Grades: PK-2
| 537 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Owen County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Owen County, KY include Owen County Elementary/primary School, Maurice Bowling Middle School and Owen County High School.
How many public schools are located in Owen County?
3 public schools are located in Owen County.
What percentage of students in Owen County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Owen County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Owen County?
Owen County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Owen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Owen County include: Owen County High School vs. Owen County Elementary/primary School, Owen County Elementary/primary School vs. Maurice Bowling Middle School, Owen County Elementary/primary School vs. Owen County High School
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