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Best Scott County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,873 students in Scott County, KY (there are 5 private schools, serving 519 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Scott County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Scott County, KY are Northern Elementary School, Scott County Middle School and Eastern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Scott County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3600 Cincinnati Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Scott County Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1036 Cardinal Drive
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-7202
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3407 Newtown Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0275
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Stamping Ground Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3233 Main St.
Stamping Ground, KY 40379
(502) 570-8800
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1901 Frankfort Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-1393
Gr: K-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Royal Spring Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
332 Champion Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-2390
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Great Crossing High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
120 Betsy Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6662
Gr: 9-12 | 1,677 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Garth Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 S Hamilton St
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-1170
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Scott County High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1080 Cardinal Dr
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4131
Gr: 9-12 | 1,392 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 East Main Street Extended
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Gr: K-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
730 S Hamilton St
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3805
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Lemons Mill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 School House Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6700
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Fairfax Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0772
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Anne Mason Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Champion Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Phoenix Horizon Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1076 Cardinal Lane
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4057
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Elkhorn Crossing School
Vocational School
2001 Frankfort Road
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-4920
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Scott County Preschool
1306 Long Lick Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 868-0411
Gr: PK | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Scott County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Scott County, KY include Northern Elementary School, Scott County Middle School and Eastern Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Scott County?
17 public schools are located in Scott County.
What percentage of students in Scott County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Scott County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?

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