For the 2026 school year, there are 7 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 Central City Elementary 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 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Muhlenberg County (2026)
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 | 620 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 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
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: 18%
Rank: #44.
Muhlenberg County Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2900 State Route 176
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-4650
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-4650
Gr: 6-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
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 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
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 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
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 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 Central City Elementary 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 30% (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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