Berea Independent

Located at 3 Pirate Pkwy in Berea, Kentucky, Berea Independent is an open, traditional public school district serving the broader Richmond-Berea region. Nestled within a distant town setting, the district operates three academic facilities that offer a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside tailored ungraded learning programs. Operating as a regular public district, Berea Independent provides a close-knit, supportive educational environment accessible to local families, complete with central administrative oversight reachable at (859) 986-8446 or through its primary web portal at berea.kyschools.us.

The district educates a total enrollment of 971 students, comprising 506 male and 465 female learners across its schools. The student body represents a vibrant mix of backgrounds, including 788 White, 78 multiracial, 65 Hispanic, 32 Black, six Asian, and two Pacific Islander students. To ensure well-rounded instruction and comprehensive student support, Berea Independent maintains a dedicated workforce totaling 324 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes 154 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 24 instructional aides, and 146 support personnel. This generous staffing ratio allows for tailored academic intervention, strong student-teacher relationships, and a collaborative school climate, making the district a notable example of well-supported small-town public education.