For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,482 students in Gallatin County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Gallatin County, KY are Gallatin County Upper Elementary School, Gallatin County High School and Gallatin County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gallatin County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Gallatin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gallatin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gallatin County Upper Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Paw Print Path
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-2060
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-2060
Grades: 3-5
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Gallatin County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Wildcat Circle
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-7640
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-7640
Grades: 9-12
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Gallatin County Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
88 Paw Print Path
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-5860
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-5860
Grades: 6-8
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
25 Boaz Dr
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-6340
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-6340
Grades: PK-2
| 422 students
Gallatin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gallatin County Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
50 Wildcat Circle
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 576-7100
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 576-7100
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gallatin County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Gallatin County, KY include Gallatin County Upper Elementary School, Gallatin County High School and Gallatin County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gallatin County?
4 public schools are located in Gallatin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gallatin County?
Gallatin County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gallatin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gallatin County include: Gallatin County Upper Elementary School vs. Gallatin County Lower Elementary School, Gallatin County Lower Elementary School vs. Gallatin County Upper Elementary School
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