For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,018 students in Woodford County, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 403 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Woodford County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Woodford County, KY are Huntertown Elementary School, Safe Harbor Academy and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodford County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Woodford County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Woodford County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntertown Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Woodburn Hall Drive
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4680
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4680
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Safe Harbor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 Macey Avenue
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4694
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4694
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Troy Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4660
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Northside Dr
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 879-4690
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 879-4690
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Woodford County Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 School House Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4650
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4650
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Simmons Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Tyrone Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4670
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4670
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Woodford County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 Frankfort St
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4630
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,223 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
134 Macey Ave
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4694
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4694
Gr: 6-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Woodford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pike Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2050 Lexington Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2171
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2171
Gr: 6-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
299 South Main St
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2421
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2421
Gr: PK | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Woodford County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Woodford County, KY include Huntertown Elementary School, Safe Harbor Academy and Southside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Woodford County?
7 public schools are located in Woodford County.
What percentage of students in Woodford County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Woodford County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Woodford County?
Woodford County public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Woodford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Woodford County include: Northside Elementary School vs. Simmons Elementary School, Huntertown Elementary School vs. Southside Elementary School, Southside Elementary School vs. Huntertown Elementary School
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