For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,680 students in 40359, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 40359, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
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 average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency 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 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40359, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owen County Elementary/primary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-3417
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-3417
Gr: PK-4 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Maurice Bowling Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5701
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5701
Gr: 5-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Owen County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5509
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5509
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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?
99% of all K-12 students in 40359 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
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 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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