For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,750 students in 40212, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 132 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 40212, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40212, KY are Western Middle School For The Arts, Portland Elementary School and Atkinson Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40212 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40212, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40212, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Middle School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8345
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8345
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #22.
Portland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Northwestern Parkway
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8313
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8313
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Atkinson Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2811 Duncan Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8203
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8203
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
The Academy Shawnee
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Herman Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Grades: 6-12
| 972 students
Rank: #55.
Young Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3526 West Muhammad Ali Bouleva
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8354
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8354
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
Rank: #66.
Byck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2328 Cedar Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8221
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8221
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40212, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40212, KY include Western Middle School For The Arts, Portland Elementary School and Atkinson Academy.
How many public schools are located in 40212?
6 public schools are located in 40212.
What percentage of students in 40212 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 40212 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40212?
40212 public schools minority enrollment is 80% 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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