For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 668 students in Springfield, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Springfield, KY are Washington County Elementary School and Washington County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Springfield, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Washington County Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
603 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5483
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5483
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Springfield, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
318 Fredericktown Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 284-5278
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 284-5278
Gr: 1-7 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Springfield, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Springfield, KY include Washington County Elementary School and Washington County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Springfield?
2 public elementary schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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