Public schools in Versailles, KY
7 open public schools with an address in Versailles, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,704
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Versailles public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Versailles, KY: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,704 students, an average of 529 per school. The largest campus is Woodford County High School (1,223 students), and the largest elementary school is Southside Elementary School (607).
Every listed school belongs to Woodford County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 46% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Versailles
Elementary schools in Versailles
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntertown Elementary School Woodford County | PK–05 | 443 | 14.1:1 | |
| Simmons Elementary School Woodford County | PK–05 | 415 | 14.1:1 | |
| Southside Elementary School Woodford County | PK–05 | 607 | 16.8:1 |
Middle schools in Versailles
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford County Middle School Woodford County | 06–08 | 897 | 16.7:1 |
High schools in Versailles
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Harbor Academy Woodford County · Alternative School | 06–12 | 33 | 8:1 | |
| Woodford County High School Woodford County | 09–12 | 1,223 | 16.8:1 | |
| Woodford Virtual Learning Academy Woodford County · Virtual · Alternative School | 06–12 | 86 | 86:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.6%
- Hispanic17.8%
- Black4.2%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Versailles schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,704 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Versailles
How many public schools are in Versailles, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Versailles: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 3,704 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Versailles?
All listed public schools with an address in Versailles belong to Woodford County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Versailles?
Woodford County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Versailles, with 1,223 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Versailles?
No school with an address in Versailles is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Versailles schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Versailles public schools is 16.7:1, higher than the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Versailles guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities