For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,649 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Grange, KY (2025-26)
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 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 1,634 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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