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Best Oldham County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 11,521 students in Oldham County, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 560 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Oldham County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%). Oldham County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
The top-ranked public schools in Oldham County, KY are North Oldham High School, North Oldham Middle School and South Oldham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oldham County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Oldham County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Oldham County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Oldham High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1815 S Hwy 1793
Goshen, KY 40026
(502) 228-0158
Gr: 9-12 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
North Oldham Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1801 S Hwy 1793
Goshen, KY 40026
(502) 228-9998
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
South Oldham High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5901 Veteran's Memorial Pky
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-6681
Gr: 9-12 | 1,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1901 S Highway 1793
Goshen, KY 40026
(502) 228-2228
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Kenwood Station Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6321 Highway 329 By-pass
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-1452
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Buckner Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4307 Brown Blvd.
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-3712
Gr: K-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
East Oldham Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 East Highway 22
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 222-8480
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Oldham County High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1150 N Highway 393
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-9461
Gr: 9-12 | 1,547 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Camden Station Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6401 W Hwy 146
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-1271
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
South Oldham Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6403 W Hwy 146
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-0320
Gr: 6-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Centerfield Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4512 S Hwy 393
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-1772
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Lagrange Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 W Jefferson Street
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-9454
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6500 W Hwy 146
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-8401
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1414.
Locust Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1231 E Hwy 22
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 222-3521
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1515.
Oldham County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4305 Brown Blvd
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-1451
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
Buckner Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 N Highway 393
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Gr: 4-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Creative And Performing Arts
Vocational School
7105 Floydsburg Rd
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-6018
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
La Grange Education Center
Vocational School
3001 West Highway 146
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-9441
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty Academy
6165 W Highway 146
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-3500
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 72:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Luther Luckett Education Center
Vocational School
Box 6 Dawkins Road
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-0365
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Oldham County Preschool
4309 Brown Blvd.
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-3700
Gr: PK | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
The Robert L. Arvin Education Center
Vocational School
1650 Colonels Dr
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-0131
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Oldham County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Oldham County, KY include North Oldham High School, North Oldham Middle School and South Oldham High School. Oldham County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public schools are located in Oldham County?
21 public schools are located in Oldham County.
What percentage of students in Oldham County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Oldham County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oldham County?
Oldham County public schools minority enrollment is 18% 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 Oldham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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