Top 5 Best 40403 Kentucky Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,851 students in 40403, KY.
The top ranked public schools in 40403, KY are Farristown Middle School, Shannon Johnson Elementary School and Foley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40403 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 40403, KY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best 40403, KY Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farristown Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
751 Farristown Industrial Road
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-8600
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Shannon Johnson Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 Oakwood Dr
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3400
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
Foley Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Glades Rd
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6140
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6140
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Berea Community High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Madison Southern High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
279 Glades Rd
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6148
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6148
Grades: 9-12
| 1,228 students
Rank: #66.
Kingston Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2845 Battlefield Memorial Hwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6091
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6091
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #77.
Berea Community Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #88.
Silver Creek Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Old Us 25 N
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3200
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #99.
Berea Community Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4065
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4065
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40403, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40403, KY are Farristown Middle School, Shannon Johnson Elementary School and Foley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 40403, KY?
9 public schools are located in 40403, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in 40403, KY?
40403, KY minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
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