Best Schools in Georgetown, Kentucky
18 schools · 10 Elementary · 3 Middle · 3 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Georgetown?
Use this page to compare every school in Georgetown by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Scott County Middle School
Middle · Scott County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Garth Elementary School
Elementary · Scott County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Creekside Elementary
Elementary · Scott County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Georgetown for 2026 are Scott County Middle School (7.7/10), Garth Elementary School (7.4/10), and Creekside Elementary (7.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 14 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
18
15 public · 3 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$262,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
18
15 public · 3 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$262,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 7.7/10 despite 32% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Georgetown schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Georgetown
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 14 rated schools; 18 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott County Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Garth Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Creekside Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Great Crossing High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Georgetown Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Scott County High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Royal Spring Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Western Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Northern Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Eastern Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.9/10
- Median household income
- $83,012
- Median home value
- $262,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34%
- Avg commute
- 21 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 70%
29% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Georgetown compares
Kentucky rank
#92 of 139
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Kentucky avg (6.2)
Median household income
$83k
140% of Kentucky median
Schools in this city
17
Scott County runs Georgetown's public schools
15 public schools. Scott County is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Georgetown is a Scott County school (15 of 15).
Among 14 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.4 to 7.7 — the spread is inside Georgetown, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Georgetown, Kentucky
Georgetown, Kentucky runs 15 ranked public schools through Scott County Schools, the single district serving the city. The system averages 6.4 out of 10 across those schools, but that number undersells the top end: 6 of the 15 schools — 40% — score 7 or higher, a higher concentration of strong performers than many comparable Kentucky cities.
Elementary schools carry the upper tier. Garth Elementary School leads the city with an 8.4, the top score among all 15 ranked schools. Creekside Elementary follows at 8.2, and Northern Elementary and Eastern Elementary post scores of 7.6 and 7.2, respectively. Four of the five highest-rated schools in Georgetown are elementary campuses, which means families with younger children are entering the system at its strongest point.
At the secondary level, Great Crossing High School scores 7.7, well above the 6.4 city average and among Georgetown's top performers overall. Parents who track their kids from one of the city's strong elementary campuses into Great Crossing are following one of the more consistent K-12 pipelines in the district.
The practical takeaway: Georgetown's school quality concentrates at the top and bottom of the distribution, not the middle. Feeder zone matters — the gap between the highest- and lowest-rated elementary campuses is wide enough that home address directly affects school quality. Families should map their specific zone before committing to a neighborhood. For secondary school, Great Crossing is the primary high school option and delivers solidly above-average results. Georgetown won't rival Louisville's largest magnet programs, but for a mid-size Kentucky city, it offers a dependable public system with real standouts at both ends of the K-12 span.
Elementary Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 364 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 2 | 600 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 | ||
| 3 | 590 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 | ||
| 4 | 442 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 | ||
| 5 | 478 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.2 | ||
| 6 | 416 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.6 | ||
| 7 | 533 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.5 | ||
| 8 | 480 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.4 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St John SchoolPrivate 146 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 8 students · Pre-K–TK | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 833 students · 6th–8th | 7.7 |
| 2 | 588 students · 6th–8th | 6.8 |
| 3 | 693 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,700 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 |
| 2 | 1,353 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 |
| 3 | 86 students · 6th–12th | 5.1 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 291 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.2 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Providence Christian AcademyPrivate 78 students · Pre-K–11th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Georgetown
Georgetown, Kentucky · 18 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$83,012
Median Home Value
$262,700
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
Population
52,173
College Educated
34%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Community Profile
Georgetown has a median household income of $83,012. It is an area where 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $262,700, with a median rent of $1,188/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.0%. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Kentucky
- Elementary
- 10
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 3
- Other
- 2
Resources
School District
Other Major Cities in Kentucky
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Georgetown, Kentucky
How many schools are in Georgetown, Kentucky?
Georgetown has 18 schools, including 15 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Georgetown, Kentucky?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Georgetown is 5.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Georgetown, Kentucky?
The top-ranked school in Georgetown on MySchoolScout is Scott County Middle School with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Georgetown, Kentucky?
The top-ranked elementary school in Georgetown on MySchoolScout is Garth Elementary School with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Georgetown, Kentucky?
The top-ranked middle school in Georgetown on MySchoolScout is Scott County Middle School with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best high school in Georgetown, Kentucky?
The top-ranked high school in Georgetown on MySchoolScout is Great Crossing High School with a composite score of 7.1/10.
How many school districts serve Georgetown, Kentucky?
Georgetown is served by 1 school district: Scott County.
What is the education level in Georgetown, Kentucky?
According to Census data, 34% of adults in Georgetown have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Georgetown, Kentucky?
The median household income in Georgetown is approximately $83,012 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Georgetown, Kentucky?
Yes, Georgetown has 3 private schools alongside 15 public schools. The top-rated private school is Providence Christian Academy with a score of 7.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Georgetown, Kentucky?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Georgetown is 13.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Georgetown, Kentucky?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.