For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,240 students in Springfield, KY (there are , serving 224 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Springfield, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Springfield, KY are Washington County Elementary School, Washington County High School and Washington County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Springfield, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Washington County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 West Us 150 Bypass
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5475
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5475
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Washington County Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
603 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5483
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5483
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Commander Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 Lincoln Park Road
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Wc Tel Center
Vocational School
520 Lincoln Park Road
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Gr: 9-12
Springfield, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
318 Fredericktown Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 284-5278
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 284-5278
Gr: 1-7 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Springfield, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Springfield, KY include Washington County Elementary School, Washington County High School and Washington County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Springfield?
5 public schools are located in Springfield.
What percentage of students in Springfield go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Springfield are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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