For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,208 students in Lancaster, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster, KY are Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School, Garrard County High School and Lancaster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lancaster, KY (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.
Garrard County High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
599 Industry Rd
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
Grades: 9-12
| 788 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
Rank: n/an/a
Garrard County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
306 W. Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2144
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2144
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Lancaster, Kentucky 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 schools in Lancaster, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster, KY include Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School, Garrard County High School and Lancaster Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lancaster?
5 public schools are located in Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lancaster include: Lancaster Elementary School vs. Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
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