Best Public Schools in 40359 (Owenton, KY) (2025-26)

Best 40359 Kentucky Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,687 students in 40359, KY (there are , serving 27 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 40359, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in 40359, 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.

Public schools in zipcode 40359 have an score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40359, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 40359, KY Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Owen County Elementary/primary School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
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1960 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-3417

Gr: PK-4 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #22.

Maurice Bowling Middle School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
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2380 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5701

Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #33.

Owen County High School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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2340 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5509

Gr: 9-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

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40359, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Owen County Primary School (Closed 2014)

1925 Hwy 22 East
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5499

Gr: PK-2 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 40359, KY?

The top-ranked public schools in 40359, KY include Owen County Elementary/primary School, Maurice Bowling Middle School and Owen County High School.

How many public schools are located in 40359?

3 public schools are located in 40359.

What percentage of students in 40359 go to public school?

98% of all K-12 students in 40359 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in 40359?

40359 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).