For the 2024 school year, there are 49 magnet public elementary schools serving 29,032 students in Kentucky.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Kentucky are Greathouse/shryock Traditional, Meyzeek Middle School and Noe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kentucky magnet public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Elementary Schools in Kentucky (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greathouse/shryock Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2700 Browns Lane
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8259
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8259
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #22.
Meyzeek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
828 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Grades: 6-8
| 990 students
Rank: #33.
Noe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 West Lee Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8307
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8307
Grades: 6-8
| 1,289 students
Rank: #44.
J. Graham Brown School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
546 South First Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Grades: K-12
| 736 students
Rank: #55.
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Woodland Ave
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3516
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3516
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: #66.
Barret Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2561 Grinstead Drive
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #77.
Brandeis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2817 West Kentucky
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8214
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8214
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson County Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1418 Morton Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #99.
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 Crums Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8217
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8217
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #1010.
Dixie Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1940 Eastland Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3116
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3116
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #1111.
Audubon Traditional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1051 Hess Lane
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 485-8205
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 485-8205
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #1212.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2301 Clarendon Ave
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8263
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8263
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #1313.
Bryan Station Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1865 Wickland Dr
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3288
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3288
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
930 East Main Street
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8291
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8291
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #1515.
Grace M. James Of Excellence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8123
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8123
Grades: 6-7
| 246 students
Rank: #1616.
Westport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8346
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8346
Grades: 6-8
| 1,124 students
Rank: #1717.
Farnsley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Lees Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8242
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8242
Grades: 6-8
| 1,015 students
Rank: #1818.
Highland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Norris Place
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8266
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8266
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #1919.
Western Middle School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8345
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8345
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #2020.
Carter G. Woodson Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Grades: 6-12
| 266 students
Rank: #2121.
Newburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Exeter Avenue
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8306
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8306
Grades: 6-8
| 965 students
Rank: #2222.
Johnson Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2509 Wilson Ave
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 485-8277
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 485-8277
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #2323.
Carter Traditional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Bohne Ave
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8225
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8225
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: #2424.
Lexington Trad Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 N Limestone St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3192
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3192
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #2525.
Fairdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10104 Mitchell Hill Road
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8247
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8247
Grades: K-5
| 583 students
Rank: #2626.
Goldsmith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3520 Goldsmith Lane
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8258
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8258
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: #2727.
Marion C. Moore School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6415 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Grades: 6-12
| 2,352 students
Rank: #2828.
W.e.b. Dubois Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3307 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8253
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8253
Grades: 6-9
| 554 students
Rank: #2929.
The @ Shawnee
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Herman Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Grades: 6-12
| 464 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Breckinridge-franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Payne St.
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8215
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8215
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Shelby Traditional Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
735 Ziegler Street
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 485-8327
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 485-8327
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #3232.
Frederick Law Olmsted South
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Southern Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8270
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8270
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #3333.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Rangeland Road
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8273
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8273
Grades: 6-8
| 958 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Atkinson Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2811 Duncan Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8203
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8203
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Coleridge-taylor Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 W Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8232
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8232
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Kentucky include Greathouse/shryock Traditional, Meyzeek Middle School and Noe Middle School.
How many magnet public elementary schools are located in Kentucky?
49 magnet public elementary schools are located in Kentucky.
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?
Kentucky magnet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Black).
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