For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,170 students in 40206, KY (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,616 private students). 57% 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 39%), 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40206, KY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barret Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2561 Grinstead Drive
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Sacred Heart Ln
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8252
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8252
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Breckinridge-franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Payne St.
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8215
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8215
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: K-9 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Home Of The Innocents School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 44%
40206, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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?
57% 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 58% 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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