For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 260 students in Grethel, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Grethel, KY is John M. Stumbo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grethel, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Grethel have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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 Grethel, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John M. Stumbo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6945 Ky Rt 979
Grethel, KY 41631
(606) 263-6200
Grethel, KY 41631
(606) 263-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grethel, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Grethel, KY include John M. Stumbo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grethel?
1 public schools are located in Grethel.
What is the racial composition of students in Grethel?
Grethel public schools minority enrollment is 2% 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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