Best Schools in Frankfort, Kentucky
20 schools · 10 Elementary · 2 Middle · 6 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Frankfort?
Use this page to compare every school in Frankfort by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Peaks Mill Elementary
Elementary · Franklin County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The Frankfort Christian Academy
Other. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Frankfort for 2026 are Peaks Mill Elementary (8.3/10), Good Shepherd Catholic School (8.2/10), and The Frankfort Christian Academy (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 17 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
20
17 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$199,900
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
20
17 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$199,900
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.3/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Frankfort schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Frankfort
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (17 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peaks Mill Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Good Shepherd Catholic School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | The Frankfort Christian Academy | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Capital Day School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | The Academy | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Frankfort High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Westridge Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Second Street School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Franklin County High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | William Cofield High School | 6.8 / 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
- 6.7/10
- Median household income
- $67,125
- Median home value
- $199,900
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Avg commute
- 20 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 65%
47% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Frankfort compares
Kentucky rank
#47 of 137
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Kentucky avg (6.2)
Median household income
$67k
113% of Kentucky median
Schools in this city
19
About Schools in Frankfort, Kentucky
Frankfort, Kentucky's public school landscape covers 16 ranked schools serving the state capital and surrounding community. The city's average score sits at 6.2 out of 10, and three schools — 19% of the total — clear the 7-point threshold that signals strong academic performance. That concentration at the top is narrow but meaningful: parents who land in the right attendance zone or navigate open enrollment successfully gain access to schools that outpace most of the city.
Elkhorn Elementary leads the field with a 7.9 rating, the highest score in Frankfort. Frankfort High School follows at 7.8, the top-ranked high school in the city and a strong option for families thinking ahead to secondary education. The Academy rounds out the top three at 7.4. Bridgeport Elementary (6.8) and Hearn Elementary (6.6) form the next tier — both above the city average, but a meaningful step below the leaders.
The elementary picture gives parents clear signals. Elkhorn is the strongest choice at that level; Bridgeport and Hearn both outperform the city mean. At the secondary level, Frankfort High School and The Academy both score above 7.0, so families have more than one competitive high school option. That depth makes Frankfort's top tier more useful than its 6.2 average suggests at first glance.
The flip side: with only 3 of 16 schools rated above 7.0, the gap between the top tier and the rest of the district is real. Most schools in Frankfort perform near or below average. Families researching here should check school boundary maps early — attendance zones carry significant weight in a city this size. Confirming open enrollment policies directly with the district is the practical first step before committing to a specific neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 430 students · 1st–5th | 8.3 | ||
| 2 | 358 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 | ||
| 3 | 585 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.2 | ||
| 4 | 358 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 6.7 | ||
| 5 | 400 students · 1st–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 6 | 536 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 | ||
| 7 | 428 students · 1st–5th | 5.8 | ||
| 8 | 418 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 | ||
| 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 | Good Shepherd Catholic School
Private
132 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.2 | ||
| 2 | Capital Day School
Private
80 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.7 | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 720 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
| 2 | 599 students · 6th–8th | 5.4 |
High Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 students · 6th–12th | 7.6 |
| 2 | 313 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 |
| 3 | 968 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 |
| 4 | 37 students · 6th–12th | 6.8 |
| 5 | 855 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
| 6 | 16 students · 7th–12th | — |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 3.5 | ||
| 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 | The Frankfort Christian Academy
Private
255 students · Pre-K–12th | 8.0 | ||
Schools in Frankfort
Frankfort, Kentucky · 20 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$67,125
Median Home Value
$199,900
Median Rent
$944/mo
Population
51,627
College Educated
32%
Homeownership
65%
Avg Commute
20 min
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Community Profile
Frankfort has a median household income of $67,125. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $199,900, with a median rent of $944/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.2%. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Kentucky
- Elementary
- 10
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 6
- Other
- 2
Resources
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Frankfort, Kentucky
How many schools are in Frankfort, Kentucky?
Frankfort has 20 schools, including 17 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Frankfort, Kentucky?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Frankfort is 6.7 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 Frankfort, Kentucky?
The top-ranked school in Frankfort on MySchoolScout is Peaks Mill Elementary with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Frankfort, Kentucky?
The top-ranked elementary school in Frankfort on MySchoolScout is Peaks Mill Elementary with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Frankfort, Kentucky?
The top-ranked middle school in Frankfort on MySchoolScout is Elkhorn Middle School with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What is the best high school in Frankfort, Kentucky?
The top-ranked high school in Frankfort on MySchoolScout is The Academy with a composite score of 7.6/10.
How many school districts serve Frankfort, Kentucky?
Frankfort is served by 2 school districts: Frankfort Independent, Franklin County.
What is the education level in Frankfort, Kentucky?
According to Census data, 32% of adults in Frankfort have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Frankfort, Kentucky?
The median household income in Frankfort is approximately $67,125 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Frankfort, Kentucky?
Yes, Frankfort has 3 private schools alongside 17 public schools. The top-rated private school is Good Shepherd Catholic School with a score of 8.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Frankfort, Kentucky?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Frankfort is 14.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Frankfort, 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.