Best Schools in Nicholasville, Kentucky
11 schools · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Nicholasville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Hattie C. Warner Elementary School
Elementary · Jessamine County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
Elementary · Jessamine County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Red Oak Elementary School
Elementary · Jessamine County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Nicholasville for 2026 are Hattie C. Warner Elementary School (8.1/10), Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School (7.7/10), and Red Oak Elementary School (7.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 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
11
in this city
Avg Score
7.1
out of 10
Median Home
$246,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
11
in this city
Avg Score
7.1
out of 10
Median Home
$246,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.1/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 Nicholasville schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Nicholasville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hattie C. Warner Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Red Oak Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Nicholasville Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | West Jessamine Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | East Jessamine Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | West Jessamine High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Brookside Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | East Jessamine High School | 6.0 / 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
- 7.1/10
- Median household income
- $75,264
- Median home value
- $246,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 71%
60% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Nicholasville compares
Kentucky rank
#26 of 137
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Kentucky avg (6.2)
Median household income
$75k
127% of Kentucky median
Schools in this city
10
About Schools in Nicholasville, Kentucky
Nicholasville, Kentucky is home to 11 schools, including 11 public schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
With an average rating of 7.1 out of 10, schools in Nicholasville perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Nicholasville is Hattie C. Warner Elementary School with a composite score of 8.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Nicholasville is served by 1 school district: Jessamine County. These districts collectively serve 8,397 students.
Nicholasville's community shows 32% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $75,264. The poverty rate in the area is 10.3%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 559 students · 1st–5th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 535 students · 1st–5th | 7.7 |
| 3 | 833 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 7.7 |
| 4 | 505 students · 1st–5th | 7.5 |
| 5 | 487 students · 1st–5th | 7.3 |
| 6 | 536 students · 1st–5th | 6.3 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 882 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
| 2 | 872 students · 6th–8th | 6.5 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,349 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
| 2 | 1,214 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 |
| 3 | 6 students · 6th–12th | — |
Schools in Nicholasville
Nicholasville, Kentucky · 11 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$75,264
Median Home Value
$246,300
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
Population
45,142
College Educated
32%
Homeownership
71%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Community Profile
Nicholasville has a median household income of $75,264. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $246,300, with a median rent of $1,020/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.3%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Kentucky
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 3
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Nicholasville, Kentucky
How many schools are in Nicholasville, Kentucky?
Nicholasville has 11 schools, including 11 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Nicholasville, Kentucky?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Nicholasville is 7.1 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 Nicholasville, Kentucky?
The top-ranked school in Nicholasville on MySchoolScout is Hattie C. Warner Elementary School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Nicholasville, Kentucky?
The top-ranked elementary school in Nicholasville on MySchoolScout is Hattie C. Warner Elementary School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Nicholasville, Kentucky?
The top-ranked middle school in Nicholasville on MySchoolScout is West Jessamine Middle School with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What is the best high school in Nicholasville, Kentucky?
The top-ranked high school in Nicholasville on MySchoolScout is West Jessamine High School with a composite score of 6.4/10.
How many school districts serve Nicholasville, Kentucky?
Nicholasville is served by 1 school district: Jessamine County.
What is the education level in Nicholasville, Kentucky?
According to Census data, 32% of adults in Nicholasville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Nicholasville, Kentucky?
The median household income in Nicholasville is approximately $75,264 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nicholasville, Kentucky?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville, 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.