For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,055 students in 40741, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 40741 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 40741, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 40741, KY Public Preschools (2026-27)
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%
40741, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bentley Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
65 Marydell Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6602
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6602
Gr: 6-9 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 4-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 40741, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 40741, KY include Cold Hill Elementary School, London Elementary School and Bush Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 40741?
5 public preschools are located in 40741.
What is the racial composition of students in 40741?
40741 public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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