For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,108 students in 42345, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 51 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 42345, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 42345, KY are Greenville Elementary School, Muhlenberg County High School and Muhlenberg County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42345 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42345, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42345, KY Public Schools (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.
Muhlenberg County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Hwy 189 Bypass
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,123 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Muhlenberg County Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
501 Robert Draper Way
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0040
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 42345, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 42345, KY include Greenville Elementary School, Muhlenberg County High School and Muhlenberg County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 42345?
6 public schools are located in 42345.
What percentage of students in 42345 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 42345 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42345?
42345 public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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