Public schools in London, KY
16 open public schools with an address in London, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,404
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of London public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in London, KY: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,404 students, an average of 463 per school. The largest campus is North Laurel High School (1,252 students), and the largest elementary school is London Elementary School (592).
Every listed school belongs to Laurel County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 66% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving London
Elementary schools in London
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Elementary School Laurel County | PK–05 | 511 | 17:1 | |
| Camp Ground Elementary School Laurel County | PK–05 | 327 | 16.4:1 | |
| Cold Hill Elementary School Laurel County | PK–05 | 259 | 15.2:1 | |
| Colony Elementary School Laurel County | PK–05 | 381 | 15.2:1 | |
| Johnson Elementary School Laurel County | PK–05 | 312 | 16.4:1 | |
| London Elementary School Laurel County | PK–05 | 592 | 15.2:1 | |
| Sublimity Elementary School Laurel County | PK–05 | 323 | 15.4:1 | |
| Wyan-Pine Grove Elementary Laurel County | PK–05 | 388 | 13.9:1 |
Middle schools in London
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Laurel Middle School Laurel County | 06–08 | 970 | 17:1 | |
| South Laurel Middle School Laurel County | 06–08 | 837 | 16.1:1 |
High schools in London
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Co Schools Center for Innovation Laurel County · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Laurel County Day Treatment Laurel County · Alternative School | 06–12 | 63 | 15.8:1 | |
| McDaniel Learning Center Laurel County · Alternative School | 09–12 | 29 | 7.3:1 | |
| North Laurel High School Laurel County | 09–12 | 1,252 | 20.2:1 | |
| South Laurel High School Laurel County | 09–12 | 1,119 | 20:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in London
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel County Schools eLearning Academy Laurel County · Virtual | KG–12 | 41 | 41:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.7%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 London schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,404 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in London
How many public schools are in London, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in London: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,404 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve London?
All listed public schools with an address in London belong to Laurel County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in London?
North Laurel High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in London, with 1,252 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in London?
No school with an address in London is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in London schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across London public schools is 16:1, higher than the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in London guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities