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Best Woodford County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 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 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Woodford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntertown Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
120 Woodburn Hall Drive
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
134 Macey Avenue
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 Troy Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Northside Dr
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 879-4690
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Woodford County Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 School House Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4650
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Simmons Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
830 Tyrone Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4670
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Woodford Virtual Learning Academy
134 Macey Ave
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 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 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Woodford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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