For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,588 students in 40215, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 216 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 40215, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40215, KY are Hazelwood Elementary School, Frayser Elementary School and Semple Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40215 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40215, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40215, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Bluegrass Avenue
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8264
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8264
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Frayser Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1230 Larchmont Ave
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8255
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8255
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Semple Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
724 Denmark Street
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8324
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8324
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4530 Bellevue Avenue
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8331
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8331
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
Rank: #55.
Jacob Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3701 East Wheatmore Drive
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8271
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8271
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #66.
Iroquois High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4615 Taylor Boulevard
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8269
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8269
Grades: 9-12
| 1,146 students
40215, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3524 Georgetown Circle
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-6389
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-6389
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40215, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40215, KY include Hazelwood Elementary School, Frayser Elementary School and Semple Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 40215?
6 public schools are located in 40215.
What percentage of students in 40215 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 40215 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40215?
40215 public schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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