For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 100 students in 40829, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 101 private students). 50% 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 0.25, which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 0.48.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40829, KY Public Schools (2026-27)
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(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 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 14%
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?
50% 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 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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