Public schools in Frankfort, KY
19 open public schools with an address in Frankfort, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,121
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
2 virtual
An overview of Frankfort public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Frankfort, KY: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,121 students, an average of 375 per school. The largest campus is Franklin County High School (990 students), and the largest elementary school is Second Street School (565).
Franklin County operates the most schools here (15), and 2 regular districts have at least one Frankfort campus. 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 14.5:1, 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.
School choice options include 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 56% 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 Frankfort
Elementary schools in Frankfort
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Elementary School Franklin County | PK–05 | 402 | 12.6:1 | |
| Collins Lane Franklin County | PK–05 | 509 | 13.4:1 | |
| Early Learning Village Franklin County | PK–KG | 360 | 15.7:1 | |
| Elkhorn Elementary School Franklin County | 01–05 | 409 | 14.3:1 | |
| Hearn Elementary Franklin County | 01–05 | 476 | 14.9:1 | |
| Peaks Mill Elementary Franklin County | 01–05 | 453 | 14.6:1 | |
| Second Street School Frankfort Independent | KG–08 | 565 | 13.5:1 | |
| Westridge Elementary Franklin County | PK–05 | 351 | 12.1:1 |
Middle schools in Frankfort
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bondurant Middle School Franklin County | 06–08 | 600 | 15:1 | |
| Elkhorn Middle School Franklin County | 06–08 | 725 | 16.5:1 |
High schools in Frankfort
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort High School Frankfort Independent | 09–12 | 331 | 14.2:1 | |
| Franklin County Career and Technical Ctr Franklin County · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Franklin County High School Franklin County | 09–12 | 990 | 18.2:1 | |
| Panther Transition Academy Frankfort Independent · Alternative School | 07–12 | 17 | 17:1 | |
| The Academy Franklin County · Virtual · Alternative School | 06–12 | 38 | 5.4:1 | |
| Western Hills High School Franklin County | 09–12 | 827 | 17.6:1 | |
| William Cofield High School Franklin County · Virtual · Alternative School | 06–12 | 22 | 11:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Frankfort
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Career Development Center Franklin County · Career and Technical School | UG–UG | 0 | — | |
| Frankfort Early Learning Academy Frankfort Independent | PK–PK | 46 | 23:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.2%
- Hispanic11.1%
- Black9.8%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Frankfort schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,121 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Frankfort
How many public schools are in Frankfort, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Frankfort: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 7,121 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Frankfort?
Schools with an address in Frankfort belong to 2 education agencies, led by Franklin County (15 schools), Frankfort Independent (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Frankfort?
Franklin County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Frankfort, with 990 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Frankfort?
No school with an address in Frankfort 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 Frankfort schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Frankfort public schools is 14.5:1, 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 Frankfort 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