For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,720 students in Woodford County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Woodford County, KY are Huntertown Elementary School, Southside Elementary School and Safe Harbor Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodford County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Woodford County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Woodford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Troy Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4660
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Northside Dr
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 879-4690
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 879-4690
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Simmons Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Tyrone Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4670
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4670
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #66.
Woodford County Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 School House Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4650
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4650
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Woodford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pike Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2050 Lexington Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2171
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2171
Grades: 6-12
| 61 students
299 South Main St
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2421
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2421
Grades: PK
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Woodford County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Woodford County, KY include Huntertown Elementary School, Southside Elementary School and Safe Harbor Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Woodford County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Woodford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodford County?
Woodford County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% 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 Woodford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Woodford County include: Southside Elementary School vs. Huntertown Elementary School, Huntertown Elementary School vs. Southside Elementary School, Northside Elementary School vs. Simmons Elementary School
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