For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,298 students in Muhlenberg County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Muhlenberg County, KY are Greenville Elementary School, Bremen Elementary School and Muhlenberg South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muhlenberg County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Muhlenberg County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Muhlenberg County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 E Main Cross
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-4830
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-4830
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Bremen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5000 Main St
Bremen, KY 42325
(270) 525-6686
Bremen, KY 42325
(270) 525-6686
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Muhlenberg South Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2900 State Route 176
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 820-6534
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 820-6534
Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N 2nd St
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-4474
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-4474
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Muhlenberg North Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Main St
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-3550
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-3550
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Longest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 N Main St
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-2842
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-2842
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Muhlenberg South Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Us Hwy 431 S
Beechmont, KY 42323
(270) 476-2204
Beechmont, KY 42323
(270) 476-2204
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
The Renaissance Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Airport Rd
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0662
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0662
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Muhlenberg County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
325 Cardinal Dr
Drakesboro, KY 42337
(270) 476-8775
Drakesboro, KY 42337
(270) 476-8775
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Minority enrollment: 11%
4650 State Rt 973
Belton, KY 42324
(270) 657-2533
Belton, KY 42324
(270) 657-2533
Gr: K-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
3875 Stroute 181 North
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-5460
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-5460
Gr: 12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
501 Robert Draper Way
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
2900 State Rt 176
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-9404
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-9404
Gr: 9-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Muhlenberg County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Muhlenberg County, KY include Greenville Elementary School, Bremen Elementary School and Muhlenberg South Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Muhlenberg County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Muhlenberg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Muhlenberg County?
Muhlenberg County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Muhlenberg County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Muhlenberg County include: Central City Elementary School vs. Greenville Elementary School, Longest Elementary School vs. Greenville Elementary School, Greenville Elementary School vs. Central City Elementary School
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