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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best London Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,404 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 7% 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 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 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 592 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 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 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 | 837 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 | 1,252 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 | 1,119 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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 7% 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 London are often viewed compared to one another?

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