For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 12,128 students in Bullitt County, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 376 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Bullitt County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bullitt County, KY are Riverview Opportunity Center, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Eastside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bullitt County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bullitt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bullitt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
383 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6600
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6600
Gr: 2-12
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6415 Hwy 44 E
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3400
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Eastside Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6925 Hwy 44e
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-5000
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Old Mill Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
199 Golden Wing Rd
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3200
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Cedar Grove Road
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-3800
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Spring Meadows
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Hope St
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 538-1200
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 538-1200
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4682 North Preston Hwy.
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-3600
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Mt. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9234 Hwy 44 E
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3000
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
156 Erin Circle
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-7400
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Hebron Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 E Hebron Ln
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4200
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Lebanon Junction Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10920 S Preston Hwy
Lebanon Junction, KY 40150
(502) 869-2200
Lebanon Junction, KY 40150
(502) 869-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Bernheim Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Audubon Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4000
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Roby Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1148 Hwy 44 E
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-7200
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1414.
Bullitt East High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11450 Hwy 44e
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-6400
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,664 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Mt. Washington Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
269 Water St
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-5200
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1616.
Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Brooks Hill Road
Brooks, KY 40109
(502) 869-2000
Brooks, KY 40109
(502) 869-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1717.
Shepherdsville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
527 W Blue Lick Rd
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-7000
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1818.
Bullitt Central High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Hwy 44 E
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6000
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,293 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1919.
North Bullitt High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 E Hebron Ln
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6200
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,178 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2020.
Zoneton Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
797 Old Preston Hwy N
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4400
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2121.
Bullitt Lick Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Blue Lick Rd
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-5400
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2222.
Bullitt Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
381 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6700
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6700
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Bullitt County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
395 High School Drive
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 543-7018
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 543-7018
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bullitt County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Bullitt County, KY include Riverview Opportunity Center, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Eastside Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bullitt County?
23 public schools are located in Bullitt County.
What percentage of students in Bullitt County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Bullitt County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bullitt County?
Bullitt County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bullitt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bullitt County include: Mt. Washington Middle School vs. Eastside Middle School, Roby Elementary School vs. Freedom Elementary School, Bernheim Middle School vs. Bullitt Lick Middle School
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