For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 603 students in Wilmore, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Wilmore, KY are Wilmore Elementary School and The Providence School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmore, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wilmore have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wilmore, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilmore Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Campground Ln
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 858-3134
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 858-3134
Gr: 1-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
The Providence School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 S. Lexington Ave
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 887-4600
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 887-4600
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Wilmore, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
210 S Lexington Ave
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 858-0868
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 858-0868
Gr: PK-K | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wilmore, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Wilmore, KY include Wilmore Elementary School and The Providence School.
How many public schools are located in Wilmore?
2 public schools are located in Wilmore.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmore?
Wilmore public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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