For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,095 students in 40206, KY (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,754 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 40206, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40206, KY are Barret Traditional Middle School, Field Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40206 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40206, KY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40206, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barret Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2561 Grinstead Drive
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Sacred Heart Ln
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8252
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8252
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 East Main Street
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8291
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8291
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #44.
St. Joseph Children's Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2823 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-0241
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-0241
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
Breckinridge-franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Payne St.
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8215
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8215
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #66.
Home Of The Innocents School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
Home Of The Innocents Discovery
Alternative School
1100 East Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky School For The Blind
Special Education School
1867 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-1583
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-1583
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
40206, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Home Of The Innocents High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1020 E Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 595-6019
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 595-6019
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40206, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40206, KY include Barret Traditional Middle School, Field Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts.
How many public schools are located in 40206?
8 public schools are located in 40206.
What percentage of students in 40206 go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 40206 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40206?
40206 public schools minority enrollment is 56% 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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