For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 267 students in Girdler, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Girdler, KY is Girdler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Girdler, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Girdler have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Girdler, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Girdler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5452 N Ky 11
Girdler, KY 40943
(606) 645-2838
Girdler, KY 40943
(606) 645-2838
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Girdler, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Girdler, KY include Girdler Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Girdler?
1 public schools are located in Girdler.
What is the racial composition of students in Girdler?
Girdler public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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