For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 245 students in Fordsville, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Fordsville, KY is Fordsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fordsville, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Fordsville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Fordsville, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fordsville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
359 W Main St
Fordsville, KY 42343
(270) 276-3601
Fordsville, KY 42343
(270) 276-3601
Gr: PK-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fordsville, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Fordsville, KY include Fordsville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fordsville?
1 public schools are located in Fordsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Fordsville?
Fordsville public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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