For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 619 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wilmore, KY (2025-26)
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 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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