For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,175 students in 40208, KY.
The top ranked public schools in 40208, KY are Dupont Manual High School, Noe Middle School and Western Day Treatment. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40208 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40208, KY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40208, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dupont Manual High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
120 W Lee St
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Grades: 9-12
| 1,922 students
Rank: #22.
Noe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 West Lee Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8307
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8307
Grades: 6-8
| 1,198 students
Rank: #33.
Western Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 South Seventh Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-7351
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-7351
Grades: K-5
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Cochran Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Gaulbert Ave
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8230
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8230
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #55.
Mcferran Preparatory Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 S. 7th Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8297
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8297
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40208, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40208, KY include Dupont Manual High School, Noe Middle School and Western Day Treatment.
How many public schools are located in 40208?
5 public schools are located in 40208.
What is the racial composition of students in 40208?
40208 public schools minority enrollment is 60% 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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