For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,704 students in Versailles, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 375 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Versailles, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Versailles, 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.
Versailles, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Versailles have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Versailles, KY (2026)
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 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
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 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
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 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Woodford County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 Frankfort St
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4630
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,223 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
134 Macey Ave
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4694
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4694
Gr: 6-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Versailles, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Versailles, KY include Huntertown Elementary School, Safe Harbor Academy and Southside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Versailles?
7 public schools are located in Versailles.
What percentage of students in Versailles go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Versailles are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Versailles?
Versailles public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Versailles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Versailles include: Southside Elementary School vs. Huntertown Elementary School, Huntertown Elementary School vs. Southside Elementary School, Simmons Elementary School vs. Huntertown Elementary School
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