For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,966 students in 40741, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40741, KY are Cold Hill Elementary School, London Elementary School and Bush Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 40741 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40741, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40741, KY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cold Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4012 W Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4632
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4632
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
London Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 N Main St
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4679
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4679
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1832 E Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1781 Mcwhorter Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4664
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4664
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Colony Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3656 Somerset Road
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4639
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4639
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
North Laurel Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Johnson Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4715
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4715
Gr: 6-8 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
South Laurel Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
223 S Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4745
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4745
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
718 N. Main Street
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4600
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 elementary schools in 40741, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40741, KY include Cold Hill Elementary School, London Elementary School and Bush Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40741?
9 public elementary schools are located in 40741.
What is the racial composition of students in 40741?
40741 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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