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, Safe Harbor Academy and Southside Elementary School. 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 50% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), 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
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Troy Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4660
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Northside Dr
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 879-4690
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 879-4690
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Woodford County Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 School House Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4650
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4650
Gr: 6-8 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Simmons Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Tyrone Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4670
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4670
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Woodford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pike Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2050 Lexington Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2171
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2171
Gr: 6-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
299 South Main St
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2421
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2421
Gr: PK | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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, Safe Harbor Academy and Southside Elementary School.
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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