For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 97 students in 40829, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 101 private students). 49% of all K-12 students in 40829, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
Public schools in zipcode 40829 have a diversity score of 0.24, which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 0.46.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40829, KY Public Schools (2026)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Appalachian Challenge Academy
Alternative School
465 Grays Drive
Grays Knob, KY 40829
(502) 607-5950
Grays Knob, KY 40829
(502) 607-5950
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in 40829, KY?
1 public schools are located in 40829, KY.
What percentage of students in 40829 go to public school?
49% of all K-12 students in 40829 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40829?
40829 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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