For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,058 students in 40211, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 121 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 40211, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40211, KY are Brandeis Elementary School, Carter Traditional Elementary School and Foster Traditional Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40211 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40211, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40211, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brandeis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2817 West Kentucky
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8214
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8214
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
Carter Traditional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Bohne Ave
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8225
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8225
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Foster Traditional Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 South 41st Street
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8253
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8253
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Gibson Lane
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8280
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8280
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #55.
Cane Run Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3951 Cane Run Rd
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8223
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8223
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4325 Vermont Ave
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8285
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8285
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Maupin Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1312 Catalpa Street
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8310
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8310
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
3610 Bohne Ave
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-3558
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-3558
Grades: PK
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40211, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40211, KY include Brandeis Elementary School, Carter Traditional Elementary School and Foster Traditional Academy.
How many public schools are located in 40211?
8 public schools are located in 40211.
What percentage of students in 40211 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 40211 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40211?
40211 public schools minority enrollment is 91% 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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