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Best London Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,449 students in London, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 172 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in London, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%). London has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
The top-ranked public schools in London, KY are Sublimity Elementary School, Cold Hill Elementary School and London Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
London, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in London have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 London, KY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sublimity Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
900 Sublimity School Rd
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4692
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Cold Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4012 W Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4632
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
London Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 N Main St
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4679
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1832 E Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1781 Mcwhorter Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4664
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Colony Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3656 Somerset Road
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4639
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Camp Ground Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6800 Barbourville Rd
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4625
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Wyan-pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2330 Keavy Road
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
North Laurel Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Johnson Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4715
Gr: 6-8 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
South Laurel Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
223 S Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4745
Gr: 6-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
North Laurel High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 East Hal Rogers Parkway
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4699
Gr: 9-12 | 1,260 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
South Laurel High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 South Laurel Rd
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4727
Gr: 9-12 | 1,121 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Mcdaniel Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
275 South Laurel Rd.
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4781
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1414.
Laurel County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Marydell Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6605
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel Co Schools Center For Innovation
Vocational School
1100 East Fourth Street
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-5580
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel County Schools Elearning Academy
718 N. Main Street
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4600
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in London, Kentucky

London, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bentley Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
65 Marydell Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6602
Gr: 6-9 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Homebound Elementary School (Closed 2014)
710 North Main St
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4688
Gr: K-8
Kentucky Technical - Laurel County Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
235 South Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 864-7311
Gr: 9-12
Laurel County Regional Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
225 N. Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-7800
Gr: 4-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Laurel Technical College High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
235 South Laurel Rd
London, KY 40744
(606) 864-7311
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in London, KY?
How many public schools are located in London?
16 public schools are located in London.
What percentage of students in London go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in London are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in London?
London public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 London are often viewed compared to one another?

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