For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 6,207 students in Laurel County, KY. The top ranked public elementary schools in Laurel County, KY are Cold Hill Elementary School, Keavy Elementary School and Sublimity Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurel County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Laurel County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Laurel County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cold Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4012 W Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4632
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4632
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Keavy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
598 W Hwy 312
Keavy, KY 40737
(606) 862-4672
Keavy, KY 40737
(606) 862-4672
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sublimity Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Sublimity School Rd
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4692
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4692
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
London Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 N Main St
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4679
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4679
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #55.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1832 E Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hazel Green Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2515 Hwy 1394
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606) 862-4647
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606) 862-4647
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1781 Mcwhorter Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4664
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4664
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #88.
North Laurel Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Johnson Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4715
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4715
Grades: 6-8
| 963 students
Rank: #99.
Wyan-pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2330 Keavy Road
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-5400
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1010.
Camp Ground Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6800 Barbourville Rd
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4625
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4625
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #1111.
Colony Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3656 Somerset Road
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4639
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4639
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #1212.
East Bernstadt Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
229 School Street
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606) 843-6221
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606) 843-6221
Grades: PK-8
| 528 students
Rank: #1313.
South Laurel Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 S Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4745
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4745
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: #1414.
Laurel County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Marydell Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6605
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6605
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
718 N. Main Street
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4600
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4600
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Laurel County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bentley Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
65 Marydell Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6602
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6602
Grades: 6-9
| 11 students
710 North Main St
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4688
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4688
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Kentucky Technical - Laurel County Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
235 South Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 864-7311
London, KY 40741
(606) 864-7311
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Laurel County Regional Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
225 N. Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-7800
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-7800
Grades: 4-12
| 27 students
Laurel Technical College High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
235 South Laurel Rd
London, KY 40744
(606) 864-7311
London, KY 40744
(606) 864-7311
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Laurel County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Laurel County, KY include Cold Hill Elementary School, Keavy Elementary School and Sublimity Elementary School. Laurel County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public elementary schools are located in Laurel County?
15 public elementary schools are located in Laurel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel County?
Laurel County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Laurel County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Laurel County include: Keavy Elementary School vs. Cold Hill Elementary School, Cold Hill Elementary School vs. Keavy Elementary School, Camp Ground Elementary School vs. Bush Elementary School
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