For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,001 students in Jessamine County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jessamine County, KY are Ashgrove Academy, Wilmore Elementary School and Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jessamine County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jessamine County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Jessamine County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 6 students
Rank: #22.
Wilmore Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Campground Ln
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 858-3134
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 858-3134
Grades: 1-5
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-6670
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-6670
Grades: 1-5
| 535 students
Rank: #44.
West Jessamine Middle School
(Math: 45% | 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
| 882 students
Rank: #55.
Hattie C. Warner Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
821 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-3085
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-3085
Grades: 1-5
| 559 students
Rank: #66.
Nicholasville Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
414 W Maple St
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-5351
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-5351
Grades: 1-5
| 487 students
Rank: #77.
Red Oak Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
921 Union Mill Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-0616
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-0616
Grades: 1-5
| 505 students
Rank: #88.
East Jessamine Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Union Mill Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-5561
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-5561
Grades: 6-8
| 872 students
Rank: #99.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
199 Brookside Dr
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2012
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2012
Grades: 1-5
| 536 students
Rank: #1010.
The Providence School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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
| 150 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 elementary schools in Jessamine County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jessamine County, KY include Ashgrove Academy, Wilmore Elementary School and Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jessamine County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Jessamine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jessamine County?
Jessamine County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% 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 Jessamine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jessamine County include: West Jessamine Middle School vs. East Jessamine Middle School, East Jessamine Middle School vs. West Jessamine Middle School, Wilmore Elementary School vs. Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
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