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5 schools in Lancaster

Kentucky · Public K-12

Lancaster's public-school footprint covers 5 campuses with combined enrollment of about 2,243 students, averaging 449 per campus.

7-year change in Lancaster

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,243
-126 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 89%
% Hispanic
5%
was 5%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Camp Dick Robinson Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05446
Garrard County Area Technology CenterHigh08-120
Garrard County High SchoolHigh09-12792
Garrard Middle SchoolMiddle06-08543
Lancaster Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05462

About Lancaster

Lancaster is a small Kentucky city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 2,243 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city comprises 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lancaster has fell 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,369 students to 2,243. The school count fell from 5 to 4 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 89% to 86%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Lancaster discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lancaster?
Lancaster, Kentucky has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,243 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Lancaster?
Lancaster has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Lancaster?
Garrard County High School is the largest public school in Lancaster by enrollment, with approximately 792 students.
What school districts serve Lancaster?
Lancaster is served by 2 public school districts, including Garrard County, Kentucky Tech System.
What grade levels do public schools in Lancaster cover?
Public schools in Lancaster serve students from pre-K through grade 12.