For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 6,529 students in Scott County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, KY are Northern Elementary School, Western Elementary School and Scott County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Cincinnati Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #22.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Frankfort Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-1393
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-1393
Grades: K-5
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Scott County Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1036 Cardinal Drive
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-7202
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-7202
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #44.
Garth Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Hamilton St
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-1170
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-1170
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Stamping Ground Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3233 Main St.
Stamping Ground, KY 40379
(502) 570-8800
Stamping Ground, KY 40379
(502) 570-8800
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3407 Newtown Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0275
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0275
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #77.
Royal Spring Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
332 Champion Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-2390
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-2390
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #88.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 East Main Street Extended
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #99.
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
730 S Hamilton St
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3805
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3805
Grades: 6-8
| 588 students
Rank: #1010.
Anne Mason Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Champion Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1111.
Lemons Mill Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 School House Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6700
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6700
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #1212.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Fairfax Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0772
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0772
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #1313.
Phoenix Horizon Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Cardinal Lane
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4057
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4057
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1072 Cardinal Dr
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4635
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4635
Grades: 9
| 679 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, KY include Northern Elementary School, Western Elementary School and Scott County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Scott County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Scott County include: Georgetown Middle School vs. Royal Spring Middle School, Royal Spring Middle School vs. Scott County Middle School, Scott County Middle School vs. Royal Spring Middle School
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