For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,897 students in 40203, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 80 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 40203, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40203, KY are Meyzeek Middle School, Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence and Central High Magnet Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40203 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40203, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40203, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meyzeek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
828 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #22.
Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Grades: 6-9
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Central High Magnet Career Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1130 West Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8226
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8226
Grades: 9-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #44.
Pathfinder School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Grades: K-12
| 1,451 students
Rank: #55.
Engelhard Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1004 S First St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8246
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8246
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
Coleridge-taylor Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
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
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 S Floyd St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7008
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7008
Grades: PK
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy
Special Education School
111 E Kentucky St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 636-2084
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 636-2084
Grades: PK-K
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Technical College
Vocational School
727 West Chestnut
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 595-4136
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 595-4136
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Jefferson Campus
Vocational School
727 West Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 588-4136
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 588-4136
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
40203, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
731 South Hancock Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7677
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7677
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Jcps Eschool Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
900 South Floyd St.
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7800
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Keller School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
911 South Brook
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-0420
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-0420
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8319
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8319
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40203, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40203, KY include Meyzeek Middle School, Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence and Central High Magnet Career Academy.
How many public schools are located in 40203?
10 public schools are located in 40203.
What percentage of students in 40203 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 40203 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40203?
40203 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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