For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 782 students in Washington County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, KY are North Washington Elementary School, Washington County Middle School and Commander Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5658 Hwy 433
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-4038
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-4038
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Care Academy, Inc. High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
N
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-0400
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-0400
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, KY include North Washington Elementary School, Washington County Middle School and Commander Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
3 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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