For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,159 students in Jessamine County, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 172 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Jessamine County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Jessamine County, KY are Wilmore Elementary School, Ashgrove Academy and West Jessamine High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jessamine 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 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Jessamine County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jessamine County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilmore Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Campground Ln
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 858-3134
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 858-3134
Grades: 1-5
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Ashgrove Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 Ashgrove Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
West Jessamine High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2421
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2421
Grades: 9-12
| 1,267 students
Rank: #44.
West Jessamine Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-2244
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-2244
Grades: 6-8
| 912 students
Rank: #55.
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-6670
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-6670
Grades: 1-5
| 518 students
Rank: #66.
Red Oak Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
921 Union Mill Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-0616
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-0616
Grades: 1-5
| 537 students
Rank: #77.
Hattie C. Warner Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
821 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-3085
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-3085
Grades: 1-5
| 497 students
Rank: #88.
East Jessamine Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Union Mill Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-5561
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-5561
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #99.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
199 Brookside Dr
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2012
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2012
Grades: 1-5
| 484 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
East Jessamine High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Sulphur Well Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-7240
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-7240
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Nicholasville Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
414 W Maple St
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-5351
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-5351
Grades: 1-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1212.
The Providence School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 S. Lexington Ave
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 887-4600
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 887-4600
Grades: 6-12
| 142 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jessamine Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
881 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 881-8324
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 881-8324
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
851 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-5358
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-5358
Grades: PK-K
| 822 students
Jessamine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
210 S Lexington Ave
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 858-0868
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 858-0868
Grades: PK-K
| 468 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jessamine County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Jessamine County, KY include Wilmore Elementary School, Ashgrove Academy and West Jessamine High School.
How many public schools are located in Jessamine County, KY?
14 public schools are located in Jessamine County, KY.
What percentage of students in Jessamine County, KY go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Jessamine County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jessamine County, KY?
Jessamine County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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