Best Schools in Danville, Kentucky
13 schools · 4 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High · 4 Other
Choosing a school in Danville?
Use this page to compare every school in Danville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Woodlawn Elementary School
Elementary · Boyle County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Boyle County High School
High · Boyle County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Boyle County Middle School
Middle · Boyle County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Danville for 2026 are Woodlawn Elementary School (8.9/10), Boyle County High School (8.2/10), and Boyle County Middle School (7.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
13
10 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.9
out of 10
Median Home
$214,300
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
13
10 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.9
out of 10
Median Home
$214,300
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Danville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodlawn Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Boyle County High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Boyle County Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Danville High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | John W. Bate Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Danville Christian Academy | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Danville Montessori School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Anchor Academy | 3.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.9/10
- Median household income
- $60,926
- Median home value
- $214,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Avg commute
- 20 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 65%
73% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Danville compares
Kentucky rank
#33 of 137
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Kentucky avg (6.2)
Median household income
$61k
103% of Kentucky median
Schools in this city
11
About Schools in Danville, Kentucky
Danville, Kentucky has 9 ranked public schools, and the quality distribution across them runs notably high. Six of those 9 schools — 67% — score 7 or higher out of 10, and the city average lands at 7.0. For a city this size, that ratio signals consistency rather than a handful of standouts pulling the average up. Parents comparing options here are working with a range that's tight at the top and respectable throughout.
The high schools lead. Boyle County High School tops the city at 8.5, the strongest single score among all 9 ranked schools. Danville High School follows at 8.4. Both numbers represent strong secondary performance, and that one-tenth gap is effectively a tie. Which school serves your address matters more than which one scores higher — confirm your attendance zone early in the search.
The elementary tier holds up. Mary G. Hogsett Primary School earns a 7.8, and Woodlawn Elementary scores a 7.5. Both sit comfortably above the city average, and a strong elementary start tends to shape what comes next. John W. Bate Middle School bridges the pipeline at 7.3, carrying that consistent standard into the middle years.
Danville's practical picture is this: the city runs a compact system with few schools but strong uniformity. With 67% of schools scoring 7.0 or above and no significant weak spot pulling the average down, most families land in a school performing above the city mean. Parents relocating here face a boundary-zone decision more than a quality-triage decision. The spread from the top score (8.5) to the city average (7.0) is manageable, and the middle of that range — where most families actually land — is genuinely solid.
Elementary Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 667 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.9 | ||
| 2 | 352 students · Pre-K–1st | 7.8 | ||
| 3 | 508 students · 2nd–5th | 4.7 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Danville Montessori School
Private
37 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.8 | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 645 students · 6th–8th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 386 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 887 students · 9th–12th | 8.2 |
| 2 | 497 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 |
| 3 | 38 students · 6th–12th | 3.7 |
Other Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.7 | ||
| 2 | 27 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Danville Christian Academy
Private
224 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.4 | ||
| 2 | 22 students · Pre-K–12th | — | ||
Schools in Danville
Danville, Kentucky · 13 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$60,926
Median Home Value
$214,300
Median Rent
$774/mo
Population
25,997
College Educated
29%
Homeownership
65%
Avg Commute
20 min
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Community Profile
Danville has a median household income of $60,926. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $214,300, with a median rent of $774/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.9%. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Kentucky
- Elementary
- 4
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 3
- Other
- 4
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Danville, Kentucky
How many schools are in Danville, Kentucky?
Danville has 13 schools, including 10 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Danville, Kentucky?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Danville is 6.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Danville, Kentucky?
The top-ranked school in Danville on MySchoolScout is Woodlawn Elementary School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Danville, Kentucky?
The top-ranked elementary school in Danville on MySchoolScout is Woodlawn Elementary School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Danville, Kentucky?
The top-ranked middle school in Danville on MySchoolScout is Boyle County Middle School with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best high school in Danville, Kentucky?
The top-ranked high school in Danville on MySchoolScout is Boyle County High School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
How many school districts serve Danville, Kentucky?
Danville is served by 3 school districts: Kentucky School for the Deaf District, Boyle County, Danville Independent.
What is the education level in Danville, Kentucky?
According to Census data, 29% of adults in Danville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Danville, Kentucky?
The median household income in Danville is approximately $60,926 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Danville, Kentucky?
Yes, Danville has 3 private schools alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is Danville Christian Academy with a score of 7.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Danville, Kentucky?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Danville is 12.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Danville, Kentucky?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.