For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,724 students in 40330, KY (there are , serving 85 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 40330, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40330, KY are Mercer Central, Mercer County Day Treatment and Mercer County Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40330 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40330, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40330, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mercer Central
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mercer County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Mercer County Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1124 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7000
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 753 students
Rank: #44.
Kenneth D. King Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
937 Moberly Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #55.
Mercer County Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Moberly Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7080
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7080
Grades: 3-5
| 565 students
Rank: #66.
Mercer County Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
741 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
Grades: PK-2
| 728 students
Rank: n/an/a
Trailblazer Academy
Vocational School
661 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-9329
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-9329
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
40330, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Grades: PK-K
| 270 students
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
433 E Lexington St
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-8415
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-8415
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7076 Old Boonesboro Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7100
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7100
Grades: 9
| 227 students
Mercer County Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
961 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-4364
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-4364
Grades: 6-10
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40330, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40330, KY include Mercer Central, Mercer County Day Treatment and Mercer County Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 40330?
7 public schools are located in 40330.
What percentage of students in 40330 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 40330 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40330?
40330 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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