Top 5 Best Washington County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,702 students in Washington County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 221 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Washington County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, KY are Washington County Middle School, North Washington Elementary School and Washington County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).

Best Washington County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington County Middle School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
603 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5483
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
North Washington Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5658 Hwy 433
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-4038
Grades: PK-8
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Washington County High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 West Us 150 Bypass
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5475
Grades: 9-12
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
Commander Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
520 Lincoln Park Road
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Grades: 7-12
| 45 students
Rank: #55.
Washington County Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wc Tel Center
Vocational School
520 Lincoln Park Road
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Washington County, KY

Washington County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
N
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-0400
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
318 Fredericktown Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 284-5278
Grades: 1-7
| 63 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, KY include Washington County Middle School, North Washington Elementary School and Washington County High School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County, KY?
6 public schools are located in Washington County, KY.
What percentage of students in Washington County, KY go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Washington County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County, KY?
Washington County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).

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