For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 7,442 students in Oldham County, KY. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oldham County, KY are North Oldham Middle School, Harmony Elementary School and Kenwood Station Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oldham County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oldham County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oldham County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Oldham Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1801 S Hwy 1793
Goshen, KY 40026
(502) 228-9998
Goshen, KY 40026
(502) 228-9998
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 S Highway 1793
Goshen, KY 40026
(502) 228-2228
Goshen, KY 40026
(502) 228-2228
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Kenwood Station Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6321 Highway 329 By-pass
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-1452
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-1452
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
East Oldham Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 East Highway 22
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 222-8480
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 222-8480
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Camden Station Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6401 W Hwy 146
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-1271
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-1271
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
South Oldham Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6403 W Hwy 146
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-0320
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-0320
Gr: 6-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Centerfield Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4512 S Hwy 393
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-1772
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-1772
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6500 W Hwy 146
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-8401
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-8401
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Locust Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1231 E Hwy 22
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 222-3521
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 222-3521
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Buckner Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 N Highway 393
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Gr: 4-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
6165 W Highway 146
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-3500
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-3500
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 72:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Oldham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buckner Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1650 Colonels Dr
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Gr: K-6
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
8472 Cropper Rd
Goshen, KY 40026
(502) 228-1839
Goshen, KY 40026
(502) 228-1839
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Oldham County Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
N
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Gr: 5-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Pewee Valley Education Center (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
103 Lagrange Rd
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8454
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8454
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 elementary schools in Oldham County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oldham County, KY include North Oldham Middle School, Harmony Elementary School and Kenwood Station Elementary School. Oldham County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oldham County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Oldham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oldham County?
Oldham County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Oldham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Oldham County include: East Oldham Middle School vs. South Oldham Middle School, South Oldham Middle School vs. East Oldham Middle School, North Oldham Middle School vs. South Oldham Middle School
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