For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,698 students in Hart County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Hart County, KY are Munfordville Elementary School, Cub Run Elementary School and Bonnieville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hart County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hart County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Hart County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Munfordville Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 W Union St
Munfordville, KY 42765
(270) 524-4651
Munfordville, KY 42765
(270) 524-4651
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Cub Run Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 E Gap Hill Rd
Cub Run, KY 42729
(270) 524-2925
Cub Run, KY 42729
(270) 524-2925
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bonnieville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7874 N Dixie Hwy
Bonnieville, KY 42713
(270) 531-1111
Bonnieville, KY 42713
(270) 531-1111
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hart County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1014 S Dixie Hwy
Munfordville, KY 42765
(270) 524-2332
Munfordville, KY 42765
(270) 524-2332
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 North Jackson Highway
Hardyville, KY 42746
(270) 528-2271
Hardyville, KY 42746
(270) 528-2271
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Caverna High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2276 S Dixie St.
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-2828
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-2828
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Legrande Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
70 Legrande School Road
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 786-2746
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 786-2746
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Caverna Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2276 S Dixie Hwy
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-4665
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-4665
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hart County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Hart County, KY include Munfordville Elementary School, Cub Run Elementary School and Bonnieville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hart County?
8 public schools are located in Hart County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hart County?
Hart County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hart County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hart County include: Bonnieville Elementary School vs. Legrande Elementary School, Legrande Elementary School vs. Bonnieville Elementary School, Munfordville Elementary School vs. Legrande Elementary School
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