For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,430 students in 40204, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,109 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in 40204, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 40204, KY are Bloom Elementary School, Jefferson County Traditional Middle School and Breckinridge Metropolitan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40204 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40204, KY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40204, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bloom Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1627 Lucia Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8211
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8211
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson County Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1418 Morton Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Breckinridge Metropolitan High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1128 East Broadway St
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-6678
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-6678
Gr: 7-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 40204, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 40204, KY include Bloom Elementary School, Jefferson County Traditional Middle School and Breckinridge Metropolitan High School.
How many public schools are located in 40204?
3 public schools are located in 40204.
What percentage of students in 40204 go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in 40204 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40204?
40204 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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