For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,699 students in Garrard County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Garrard County, KY are Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School, Paint Lick Elementary School and Lancaster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garrard County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Garrard County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Garrard County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
279 North Camp Dick Rd
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-6136
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-6136
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Paint Lick Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6798 Richmond Rd
Paint Lick, KY 40461
(859) 792-2122
Paint Lick, KY 40461
(859) 792-2122
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Lexington St
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Garrard Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 W Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2108
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2108
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Garrard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Merritt-little Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
322 West Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-8745
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-8745
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Garrard County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Garrard County, KY include Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School, Paint Lick Elementary School and Lancaster Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Garrard County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Garrard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garrard County?
Garrard County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Garrard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Garrard County include: Lancaster Elementary School vs. Paint Lick Elementary School, Paint Lick Elementary School vs. Lancaster Elementary School, Lancaster Elementary School vs. Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
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