For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,269 students in Stanford, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Stanford, KY are Stanford Elementary School and Lincoln County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanford, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stanford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Stanford, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanford Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Old Fort Rd
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-2191
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-2191
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
285 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8400
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Stanford, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fort Logan School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
305 Danville Ave
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-1333
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-1333
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
342 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8272
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8272
Gr: 6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Stanford, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Stanford, KY include Stanford Elementary School and Lincoln County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stanford?
2 public elementary schools are located in Stanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanford?
Stanford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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