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5 schools in Lancaster

Kentucky · Public K-12

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

4-year change in Lancaster

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,243
-11 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
4,013
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,243
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12

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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lancaster has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,254 students to 2,243.

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 schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high 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.