For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,487 students in Garrard County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Garrard County, 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.
Garrard County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Garrard County 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 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garrard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Garrard County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 Industry Rd
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Lexington St
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Paint Lick Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6798 Richmond Rd
Paint Lick, KY 40461
(859) 792-2122
Paint Lick, KY 40461
(859) 792-2122
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Garrard Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 W Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2108
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2108
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Garrard County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Garrard County, KY include Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School, Garrard County High School and Lancaster Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Garrard County?
6 public schools are located in Garrard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garrard County?
Garrard County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Garrard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public 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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