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Best Kentucky Vocational Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 132 vocational public schools in Kentucky.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.

Best Vocational Public Schools in Kentucky (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owensboro Innovation Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2631 S Griffith Avenue
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Gateway Academy To Innovation & Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
705 N Elm St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7030
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Eastside Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2208 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3740
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Allen County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
1585 Bowling Green Road
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270) 622-4711
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland Technical College
Vocational School
4818 Roberts Drive
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-4256
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Ballard County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
11 Vocational School Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Barren County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
491 Trojan Tr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2196
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Belfry Area Technology Center
Vocational School
25369 U.s. 119 N.
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 353-4951
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bell County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
9828 Us Hwy. 25-e
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-3094
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Blackburn Education Center
Vocational School
3111 Spurr Road
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2366
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Boone County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
3320 Cougar Path
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 689-7855
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bowling Green Technical - Glasgow
Vocational School
129 State Avenue
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-5673
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Bowling Green Technical College
Vocational School
1845 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7461
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Boyd Co Career & Tech Educ Ctr Voc School
Vocational School
12300 Midland Trail Rd.
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7120
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Breathitt County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
2303 Bobcat Lane
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5153
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Breckinridge County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1915 E Hwy 60
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-2138
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bullitt County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
395 High School Drive
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 543-7018
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Butler Co. Area Technology Center
Vocational School
179 Academic Way
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 999-2791
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Caldwell County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
130 Vocational School Rd
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-5563
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Campbell County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
909 Camel Crossing
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4101
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Carl D Perkins Comprehensive Rehab Center
Vocational School
5659 Main Street
Thelma, KY 41260
(606) 789-1440
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Carroll County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1704 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-4479
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Carter County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
15 Grahn Rd.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Casey County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1723 East Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6241
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Central Kentucky Career Academy
Vocational School
1100 Old Lebanon Road
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-5371
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Central Ky Technical College
Vocational School
308 Vo-tech Road
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2400
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Chapman Vocational Education Center
Vocational School
25th And Madison Streets
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 291-5911
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Clark County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
2478 Boonesboro Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-1250
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Clay County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1097 North Hwy 11
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2194
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Corbin Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1909 South Snyder Ave
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-5338
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Creative And Performing Arts
Vocational School
7105 Floydsburg Rd
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-6018
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Tech - Harlan Campus
Vocational School
164 Ballpark Road
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-1506
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Tech - Southeast Campus
Vocational School
1300 Chichester Avenue
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-2145
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Technical College
Vocational School
3300 Hwy 25e South
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-3106
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Valley Health Tech Center
Vocational School
Us Highway 25e South
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-3106
Gr: Inquire with school
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked vocational public schools in Kentucky?
The top-ranked vocational public schools in Kentucky include Owensboro Innovation Academy, Gateway Academy To Innovation & Technical and Eastside Technical Center.
How many vocational public schools are located in Kentucky?
133 vocational public schools are located in Kentucky.

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