For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,442 students in 40353, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 182 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 40353, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 40353, KY are Northview Elementary School, Gateway Children's Services and Mapleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40353 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40353, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40353, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1040 Maysville Road
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8703
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8703
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Gateway Children's Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37 North Maysville
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-6428
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-6428
Gr: 5-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Mapleton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 Indian Mound Dr
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8752
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8752
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Mount Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6601 Indian Mound Dr
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8730
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8730
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Mcnabb Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3570 Indian Mound Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8770
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8770
Gr: 6-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Camargo Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4307 Camargo Rd
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8776
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8776
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Montgomery County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
724 Woodford Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8765
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8765
Gr: 9-12 | 1,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
The Sterling School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
724 Woodford Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8761
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8761
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
682 Woodford St
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-1103
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-1103
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 40353, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 40353, KY include Northview Elementary School, Gateway Children's Services and Mapleton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 40353?
9 public schools are located in 40353.
What percentage of students in 40353 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 40353 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40353?
40353 public schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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