Every borough in the capital will also boast two outstanding secondary schools, according to the new vision for the £80m London Challenge education scheme.
It also promises a higher proportion of young Londoners will get into top universities and commits to there being at least 70 academies in the city by 2011.
Other pledges include narrowing the gap between the average performance of London pupils and pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds and ethnic minorities.
Junior schools minister, Lord Andrew Adonis, said: "The capital poses unique educational challenges but we remain focused on ensuring there are more great schools."
London pupils will also benefit from a dedicated champion for higher education partnerships in London, Malcolm Gillies, who is vice chancellor of City University, and will help foster partnerships between every London state secondary and a university.
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