Top 10 Best 40004 Kentucky Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,310 students in 40004, KY (there are 4 private schools, serving 903 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 40004, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 40004, KY are Bardstown Alternative School, Bardstown Elementary School and Bardstown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40004 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 40004, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best 40004, KY Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bardstown Alternative School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1345 Templin Av
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Rank: #22.
Bardstown Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8801
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8801
Grades: 3-5
| 559 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bardstown High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8802
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8802
Grades: 9-12
| 661 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Thomas Nelson High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Generals Blvd
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-4650
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-4650
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Rank: #55.
Bardstown Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8803
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8803
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
Rank: #66.
Nelson County High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Bloomfield Rd
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7010
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7010
Grades: 9-12
| 731 students
Rank: #77.
Old Kentucky Home Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Wildcat Ln
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7040
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7040
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #88.
Foster Heights Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 E Muir Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7030
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7030
Grades: K-5
| 649 students
Rank: #99.
The Academy At Horizons
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 Wildcat Lane
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
980 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8804
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8804
Grades: PK
| 203 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8810
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8810
Grades: K-2
| 621 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nelson County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1060 Bloomfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Cardinal Dr
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 350-3914
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 350-3914
Grades: PK
| 181 students
40004, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
219 E Muir Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7220
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7220
Grades: 4-5
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40004, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40004, KY are Bardstown Alternative School, Bardstown Elementary School and Bardstown High School.
How many public schools are located in 40004, KY?
13 public schools are located in 40004, KY.
What percentage of students in 40004, KY go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 40004, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40004, KY?
40004, KY minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
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