| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Independent School District | Fort Mitchell | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 1,501 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Kenton County School District | Latonia | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 14,066 | 22 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Ludlow Independent School District | Covington | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 828 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Covington Independent School District | Covington | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 3,665 | 11 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District | Erlanger | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 2,392 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Kenton County compares
Together they enroll 22,452 students across 46 schools. The largest is Kenton County School District with 14,066 students. Districts here average 5.4/10, level with the Kentucky average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Kenton County, Kentucky
Kenton County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Kenton County is Beechwood Independent School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (KSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Kentucky. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Kenton County, KY?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Kenton County, KY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Kenton County, KY?
Of the districts serving Kenton County, Beechwood Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th percentile among Kentucky school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kentucky reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kentucky and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kentucky only, never across state lines.