For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,426 students in Bardstown, KY (there are , serving 1,029 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Bardstown, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Bardstown, KY are Bardstown High School, Bardstown Middle School and Bardstown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bardstown, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bardstown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bardstown, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bardstown High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8802
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8802
Grades: 9-12
| 670 students
Rank: #22.
Bardstown Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8803
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8803
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Bardstown Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1345 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8801
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8801
Grades: 2-5
| 841 students
Rank: #44.
Nelson County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Bloomfield Rd
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7010
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7010
Grades: 9-12
| 783 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Nelson High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Generals Blvd
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-4650
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-4650
Grades: 9-12
| 643 students
Rank: #66.
Old Kentucky Home Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Wildcat Ln
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7040
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7040
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
The Academy At Horizons
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 Wildcat Lane
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bardstown Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Templin Av
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: #99.
Foster Heights Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
211 E Muir Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7030
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7030
Grades: K-5
| 624 students
Rank: n/an/a
980 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8804
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8804
Grades: PK
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8810
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8810
Grades: K-1
| 406 students
Rank: n/an/a
Heartland Youth Village
Alternative School
1013 Granite Drive
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 849-3440
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 849-3440
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Cardinal Dr
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 350-3914
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 350-3914
Grades: PK
| 155 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Up Center
Vocational School
1060 Bloomfield Rd.
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Bardstown, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
304 Wildcat Lane
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Nelson County Area Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1060 Bloomfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
219 E Muir Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7220
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7220
Grades: 4-5
| 231 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bardstown, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Bardstown, KY include Bardstown High School, Bardstown Middle School and Bardstown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bardstown?
14 public schools are located in Bardstown.
What percentage of students in Bardstown go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Bardstown are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bardstown?
Bardstown public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bardstown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bardstown include: Thomas Nelson High School vs. Nelson County High School, Nelson County High School vs. Thomas Nelson High School, Bardstown High School vs. Nelson County High School
麻豆果冻传媒 Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Public Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.
