Top 5 Best Springfield Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,171 students in Springfield, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 200 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Springfield, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Springfield, KY are Washington County Middle School, Washington County High School and Washington County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Springfield, KY Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington County Middle School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
603 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5483
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5483
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Washington County High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 West Us 150 Bypass
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5475
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5475
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
Washington County Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
Commander Academy
Alternative School
520 Lincoln Park Road
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Grades: 8-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wc Tel Center
Vocational School
520 Lincoln Park Road
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Springfield, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
318 Fredericktown Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 284-5278
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 284-5278
Grades: 1-7
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Springfield, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Springfield, KY are Washington County Middle School, Washington County High School and Washington County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Springfield, KY?
5 public schools are located in Springfield, KY.
What percentage of students in Springfield, KY go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Springfield, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield, KY?
Springfield, KY minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
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