For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,563 students in La Grange, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in La Grange, KY are Buckner Elementary School, Oldham County High School and Lagrange Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Grange, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in La Grange have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 La Grange, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckner Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4307 Brown Blvd.
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-3712
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-3712
Gr: K-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Oldham County High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 N Highway 393
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-9461
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-9461
Gr: 9-12 | 1,547 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lagrange Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 W Jefferson Street
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-9454
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-9454
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Oldham County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4305 Brown Blvd
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-1451
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-1451
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
La Grange Education Center
Vocational School
3001 West Highway 146
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-9441
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-9441
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Luther Luckett Education Center
Vocational School
Box 6 Dawkins Road
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-0365
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-0365
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
4309 Brown Blvd.
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-3700
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-3700
Gr: PK | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
La Grange, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lagrange Education Center (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
3001 Hwy 146
La Grange, KY 40032
(502) 222-9441
La Grange, KY 40032
(502) 222-9441
Gr: 9-12
Roederer Correctional Complex High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
3000 Morgan Rd
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-0173
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-0173
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in La Grange, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in La Grange, KY include Buckner Elementary School, Oldham County High School and Lagrange Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Grange?
7 public schools are located in La Grange.
What is the racial composition of students in La Grange?
La Grange public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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