For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 224 students in Hillsboro, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Hillsboro, KY is Hillsboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsboro, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hillsboro have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Hillsboro, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7348 Hillsboro Rd
Hillsboro, KY 41049
(606) 876-2251
Hillsboro, KY 41049
(606) 876-2251
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hillsboro, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Hillsboro, KY include Hillsboro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hillsboro?
1 public schools are located in Hillsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro?
Hillsboro public schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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