How many schools are in Kentucky?

There are 1,820 schools in Kentucky in our data as of 10/01/2024.

Which Kentucky cities have the most schools?

Lexington-Fayette (107), Louisville (100), Louisville (94), Bowling Green (35), Owensboro (24).

Checked Oct 21, 2026

1,820 schools in 276 cities and 120 counties · Data as of 10/01/2024

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Kentucky has 1,820 schools, about 4.0 for every 10,000 residents.
That is 11% more per resident than the national rate of 3.6 per 10,000.
The most common type is Elementary School (711, 39%), followed by Private School (270) and High School (224).
The largest concentrations are in Lexington-Fayette (107), Louisville (100) and Louisville (94).

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How many schools are in Kentucky?: There are 1,820 schools in Kentucky in our data as of 10/01/2024.
Which Kentucky cities have the most schools?: Lexington-Fayette (107), Louisville (100), Louisville (94), Bowling Green (35), Owensboro (24).