For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 500 students in Hardinsburg, KY (there are , serving 272 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in Hardinsburg, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Hardinsburg, KY is Hardinsburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardinsburg, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hardinsburg have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hardinsburg, KY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardinsburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1340 East Hwy 60
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Hardinsburg, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
419 E Third St
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Gr: PK-4 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hardinsburg, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Hardinsburg, KY include Hardinsburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hardinsburg?
1 public schools are located in Hardinsburg.
What percentage of students in Hardinsburg go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in Hardinsburg are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hardinsburg?
Hardinsburg public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Public School Open House & Enrollment Season Guide
A parent-focused guide to the public school open house and enrollment season, with expert questions, timelines, and decision tips.
School Supply Budget 2026: Fees, Books, Tech Costs
School Supply Budget 2026 guide for parents, covering fees, textbooks, technology, and hidden extras to plan ahead.
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Comprehensive 2025 update on public school funding in America, new federal and state policies, per-pupil spending, and equity challenges.