For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,431 students in Erlanger, KY (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,873 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in Erlanger, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Erlanger, KY are Lindeman Elementary School, Lloyd High School and Miles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erlanger, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Erlanger have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Erlanger, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lindeman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
558 Erlanger Rd
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1188
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1188
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Lloyd High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1555
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1555
Gr: 9-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Miles Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 Sunset Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-2231
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-2231
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Tichenor Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-2255
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-2255
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Arnett Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3552 Kimberly Dr
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1488
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1488
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Howell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
909 Central Row St.
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1108
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1108
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
450 Bartlett Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2427
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2427
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Ignite Institute
Vocational School
37 Atlantic Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 817-3570
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 817-3570
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Erlanger, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Erlanger, KY include Lindeman Elementary School, Lloyd High School and Miles Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Erlanger?
9 public schools are located in Erlanger.
What percentage of students in Erlanger go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in Erlanger are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Erlanger?
Erlanger public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Erlanger are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Erlanger include: Lindeman Elementary School vs. Miles Elementary School, Howell Elementary School vs. Arnett Elementary School, Arnett Elementary School vs. Howell Elementary School
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