For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,786 students in Washington County, KY (there are , serving 224 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Washington County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, KY are North Washington Elementary School, Washington County Elementary School and Washington County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5658 Hwy 433
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-4038
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-4038
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Washington County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 West Us 150 Bypass
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5475
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5475
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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%
Rank: #55.
Commander Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 Lincoln Park Road
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Wc Tel Center
Vocational School
520 Lincoln Park Road
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Gr: 9-12
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Care Academy, Inc. High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
N
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-0400
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-0400
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 schools in Washington County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, KY include North Washington Elementary School, Washington County Elementary School and Washington County High School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
6 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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