School District · Kentucky
Nelson County School District
📍 Bardstown, KY · Nelson County · NCES LEAID 2104410
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
288 Wildcat Ln, Bardstown, KY 40004
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
2104410
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Nelson County School District8 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Nelson County School District?▼
Nelson County School District serves 8 zip codes: 40004, 40008, 40012, 40013, 40020, 40051, 40052, 40107. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Nelson County School District rated?▼
Nelson County School District has an overall rating of 1 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 7th percentile among Kentucky school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Kentucky only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Nelson County School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 4,511 students across 12 schools for Nelson County School District.
What grades does Nelson County School District serve?▼
Nelson County School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Nelson County School District?▼
You can reach Nelson County School District by phone at (502)349-7000 or by mail at 288 Wildcat Ln, Bardstown, KY 40004. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Nelson County School District
Nelson County School District is a public school district serving 8 zip codes in Kentucky, primarily in Nelson County. It carries an overall rating of 1/10 (Poor), the 7th percentile among Kentucky districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Kentucky districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (502)349-7000 before making a housing decision.