Schools in Bardstown, Kentucky (2025)
10 schools · 5,555 students · 10 public · median Enrollment 594.
Bardstown, in Kentucky, has 10 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,555 students. By level there are 3 high, 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 other; by sector 10 public.
The median Enrollment across Bardstown's schools is 594, above the Kentucky median of 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
8 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Bardstown Middle School (52.5, top 50% of middle schools nationally), followed by Thomas Nelson High School (50.1, top 50% of high schools nationally), and Bardstown Primary School (49.9, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Bardstown Elementary School (847 students), Nelson County High School (756 students), Bardstown High School (703 students).
Ranked schools in Bardstown
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Kentucky.
- 153Bardstown Middle SchoolBardstown · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 591 students
- 250Thomas Nelson High SchoolBardstown · Public High47% Math proficiency · 629 students
- 350Bardstown Primary SchoolBardstown · Public Elementary55.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 434 students
- 450Bardstown Elementary SchoolBardstown · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 847 students
- 545Old Kentucky Home Middle SchoolBardstown · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 594 students
- 644Nelson County High SchoolBardstown · Public High38% Math proficiency · 756 students
- 741Foster Heights Elementary SchoolBardstown · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 588 students
- 838Bardstown High SchoolBardstown · Public High32% Math proficiency · 703 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bardstown Middle School Bardstown · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 52.5 Top 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 591 |
| 2 | Thomas Nelson High School Bardstown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 50.1 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 629 |
| 3 | Bardstown Primary School Bardstown · Elementary · Grades K–1 | Public | 49.9 Lower 50% | 55.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 434 |
| 4 | Bardstown Elementary School Bardstown · Elementary · Grades 2–5 | Public | 49.7 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 847 |
| 5 | Old Kentucky Home Middle School Bardstown · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.9 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 594 |
| 6 | Nelson County High School Bardstown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 44.2 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 756 |
| 7 | Foster Heights Elementary School Bardstown · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 41.3 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 588 |
| 8 | Bardstown High School Bardstown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 38.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 703 |
Other schools in Bardstown
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Bardstown side by side →
Other places in Kentucky
- Louisville(134)
- Lexington(62)
- Bowling Green(27)
- Owensboro(24)
- Ashland(15)
- Paducah(15)
- Frankfort(14)
- Georgetown(14)
- Elizabethtown(13)
- Somerset(13)
- Glasgow(12)
- London(12)
- Corbin(11)
- Covington(11)
- Richmond(11)
- Shelbyville(11)
- Shepherdsville(10)
- Murray(10)
- Hopkinsville(10)
- Henderson(10)
- Nicholasville(10)
- Berea(9)
- Paris(9)
- Florence(8)
- Winchester(8)
- Mayfield(8)
- Madisonville(8)
- Crestwood(8)
- Pikeville(8)
- Williamsburg(8)
- Union(7)
- Danville(7)
- Mount Washington(7)
- Campbellsville(7)
- Manchester(7)
- Hazard(7)
- Benton(7)
- Lawrenceburg(6)
- Barbourville(6)
- Erlanger(6)
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Bardstown?
Bardstown Middle School is the highest-ranked school in Bardstown with a Success Index (US) of 52.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Bardstown?
Bardstown has 10 schools (2 middle, 3 high, 3 elementary, 2 other) educating 5,555 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Bardstown?
The median Enrollment across schools in Bardstown is 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.