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Best Elementary Schools in Villa Hills, KY

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889

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Top rankedRiver Ridge Elementary School290^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools

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Summary:

The city of Villa Hills, Kentucky is home to one exceptional elementary school, River Ridge Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. This standout institution ranks in the top 23% of all Kenton County elementary schools, boasting a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently strong academic performance across multiple subjects and grade levels.

River Ridge Elementary's students outperform their peers in Kenton County and the state of Kentucky in mathematics, reading, science, writing, social studies, and editing/mechanics. For instance, in 4th grade math, 55% of River Ridge students scored proficient or better, compared to 56% in Kenton County and 44% statewide. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14:1 likely contributes to its academic excellence, allowing for more personalized attention. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0% in 2024-2025 is an area that may require further investigation and improvement.

Despite the economic challenges faced by 60.26% of River Ridge students, who received free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, the school's strong investment of $16,557 per student suggests a commitment to providing a high-quality education. This dedication to resource allocation may be a key factor in the school's outstanding performance, making it a standout choice for families in the Villa Hills area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)			KSA Reading (2025)			KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
River Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2772 Amsterdam Rd	Villa Hills	41017	Kenton County	Kenton County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 341-5260	889	60	14.7	55.0%	534 (60.1%)	83 (9.3%)	114 (12.8%)	81 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	72 (8.1%)	56.4	290^th of 685 public elementary schools	57.7%		71.2	154^th of 685 public elementary schools	77.5%	136	53.0	55.0	46.0	52.0	55.0	46.0	50.0	22.0	45.0	40.0	$16,557	$527	$433	$10,184	$1,429	$960	$11,613

Cities Near Villa Hills

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Fort Mitchell	0.96 mi	4	12^th
Edgewood	1.48 mi	5	61^st
Erlanger	1.79 mi	8	256^th
Elsmere	2.48 mi	1	314^th
Covington	2.72 mi	16	186^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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