For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,285 students in Stanford, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Stanford, KY are Lincoln County High School, Stanford Elementary School and Lincoln County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanford, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Stanford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stanford, KY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Grades: 9-12
| 951 students
Rank: #22.
Stanford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Old Fort Rd
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-2191
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-2191
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
285 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8400
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
422 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8500
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8500
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Stanford, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fort Logan School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
305 Danville Ave
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-1333
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-1333
Grades: 8-12
| 15 students
342 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8272
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8272
Grades: 6
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stanford, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Stanford, KY include Lincoln County High School, Stanford Elementary School and Lincoln County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Stanford?
4 public schools are located in Stanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanford?
Stanford public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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