Public schools in Alexandria, KY
6 open public schools with an address in Alexandria, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,855
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Alexandria public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Alexandria, KY: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,855 students, an average of 643 per school. The largest campus is Campbell County High School (1,519 students), and the largest elementary school is Campbell Ridge Elementary (661).
Campbell County operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 44% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Alexandria
Elementary schools in Alexandria
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Ridge Elementary Campbell County | PK–05 | 661 | 14.6:1 | |
| John W. Reiley Elementary School Campbell County | PK–05 | 530 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Alexandria
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County Middle School Campbell County | 06–08 | 1,099 | 16.4:1 |
High schools in Alexandria
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Educational Center Campbell County · Alternative School | 06–12 | 46 | 9.2:1 | |
| Campbell County Area Technology Center Kentucky Tech System · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Campbell County High School Campbell County | 09–12 | 1,519 | 17.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.1%
- Hispanic2.5%
- Black1.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Alexandria schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,855 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Alexandria
How many public schools are in Alexandria, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Alexandria: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 3,855 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Alexandria?
Schools with an address in Alexandria belong to 2 education agencies, led by Campbell County (5 schools), Kentucky Tech System (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Alexandria?
Campbell County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Alexandria, with 1,519 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Alexandria?
No school with an address in Alexandria is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Alexandria schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Alexandria public schools is 15:1, similar to the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Alexandria guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities