For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,138 students in Louisa, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Louisa, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Louisa, KY are Louisa East Elementary School, Louisa Middle School and Lawrence County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisa, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Louisa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Louisa, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Louisa East Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 Powhatan St
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4574
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4574
Gr: 2-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Louisa Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9 Bulldog Lane
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4090
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4090
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bulldog Ln
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-9676
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-9676
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Fallsburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6869 N Hwy 3
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 826-2351
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 826-2351
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
201 Boone St
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4726
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4726
Gr: PK-1 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Louisa, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Louisa, KY include Louisa East Elementary School, Louisa Middle School and Lawrence County High School.
How many public schools are located in Louisa?
5 public schools are located in Louisa.
What percentage of students in Louisa go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Louisa are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Louisa?
Louisa public schools minority enrollment is 4% 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 Louisa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Louisa include: Louisa East Elementary School vs. Fallsburg Elementary School, Fallsburg Elementary School vs. Louisa East Elementary School
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