Nelson County Public Schools
Nelson County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
19
public schools
Total Enrollment
7,133
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Nelson County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kentucky; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Nelson County has 2 district entries. Nelson County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 12 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Bardstown has the most listed schools, with 14 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Nelson County
Reported Enrollment
7,133
19 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Nelson County
Nelson County
Bardstown Independent
19 Public Schools in Nelson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardstown Elementary School | Listed only | Bardstown Independent | Bardstown, 40004Town: Distant | 2–5 | Primary | 795 |
| Nelson County High School | Listed only | Nelson County | Bardstown, 40004Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 784 |
| Foster Heights Elementary School | Listed only | Nelson County | Bardstown, 40004Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 674 |
| Thomas Nelson High School | Listed only | Nelson County | Bardstown, 40004Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 669 |
| Bardstown High School | Listed only | Bardstown Independent | Bardstown, 40004Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 655 |
| Bardstown Middle School | Listed only | Bardstown Independent | Bardstown, 40004Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 575 |
| Coxs Creek Elementary School | Listed only | Nelson County | Coxs Creek, 40013Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 446 |
| Bardstown Primary School | Listed only | Bardstown Independent | Bardstown, 40004Town: Distant | KG–1 | Primary | 386 |
| Old Kentucky Home Middle School | Listed only | Nelson County | Bardstown, 40004Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 368 |
| Boston School | Listed only | Nelson County | Boston, 40107Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 361 |
| Bloomfield Middle School | Listed only | Nelson County | Bloomfield, 40008Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 352 |
| The New Haven School | Listed only | Nelson County | New Haven, 40051Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 345 |
| Bardstown Early Childhood Center | Listed only | Bardstown Independent | Bardstown, 40004Town: Distant | PK | Other | 271 |
| Bloomfield Elementary School | Listed only | Nelson County | Bloomfield, 40008Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 250 |
| Nelson County Early Learning Center | Listed only | Nelson County | Bardstown, 40004Town: Distant | PK | Other | 141 |
| Bardstown Alternative School | Listed only | Bardstown Independent | Bardstown, 40004Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 31 |
| The Academy at Horizons | Listed only | Nelson County | Bardstown, 40004Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Alternative | 30 |
| Nelson County Area Technology Center | Listed only | Kentucky Tech System | Bardstown, 40004Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| THE UP CENTER | Listed only | Nelson County | Bardstown, 40004Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Bardstown Elementary School
Bardstown Independent
Bardstown, 40004 / Town: Distant
Nelson County High School
Nelson County
Bardstown, 40004 / Rural: Fringe
Foster Heights Elementary School
Nelson County
Bardstown, 40004 / Town: Distant
Thomas Nelson High School
Nelson County
Bardstown, 40004 / Rural: Fringe
Bardstown High School
Bardstown Independent
Bardstown, 40004 / Town: Distant
Bardstown Middle School
Bardstown Independent
Bardstown, 40004 / Town: Distant
Coxs Creek Elementary School
Nelson County
Coxs Creek, 40013 / Rural: Fringe
Bardstown Primary School
Bardstown Independent
Bardstown, 40004 / Town: Distant
Old Kentucky Home Middle School
Nelson County
Bardstown, 40004 / Rural: Fringe
Boston School
Nelson County
Boston, 40107 / Rural: Distant
Bloomfield Middle School
Nelson County
Bloomfield, 40008 / Rural: Distant
The New Haven School
Nelson County
New Haven, 40051 / Rural: Distant
Bardstown Early Childhood Center
Bardstown Independent
Bardstown, 40004 / Town: Distant
Bloomfield Elementary School
Nelson County
Bloomfield, 40008 / Rural: Distant
Nelson County Early Learning Center
Nelson County
Bardstown, 40004 / Town: Distant
Bardstown Alternative School
Bardstown Independent
Bardstown, 40004 / Town: Distant
The Academy at Horizons
Nelson County
Bardstown, 40004 / Rural: Fringe
Nelson County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Bardstown, 40004 / Rural: Fringe
THE UP CENTER
Nelson County
Bardstown, 40004 / Rural: Fringe
Nelson County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Nelson County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kentucky. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Nelson County public school directory?
The directory lists 19 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Nelson County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Nelson County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Nelson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Nelson County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.