For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,824 students in Woodford County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Woodford County, KY are Huntertown Elementary School, Southside Elementary School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodford County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Woodford County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Woodford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Troy Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4660
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Northside Dr
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 879-4690
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 879-4690
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Simmons Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Tyrone Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4670
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4670
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Woodford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pike Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2050 Lexington Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2171
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2171
Grades: 6-12
| 61 students
299 South Main St
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2421
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2421
Grades: PK
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Woodford County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Woodford County, KY include Huntertown Elementary School, Southside Elementary School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Woodford County?
4 public preschools are located in Woodford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodford County?
Woodford County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Woodford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Woodford County include: Southside Elementary School vs. Huntertown Elementary School, Huntertown Elementary School vs. Southside Elementary School, Northside Elementary School vs. Simmons Elementary School
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