For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,730 students in 40216, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 664 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 40216, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40216, KY are Schaffner Traditional Elementary School, Farnsley Middle School and Crums Lane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40216 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40216, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40216, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Crums Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8217
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8217
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #22.
Farnsley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Lees Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8242
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8242
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #33.
Crums Lane Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3212 S Crums Ln
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8236
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8236
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #44.
Butler Traditional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Crums Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8220
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,406 students
Rank: #55.
Wellington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Kaufman Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8343
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8343
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Gutermuth Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Sanders Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8261
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8261
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Western High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8344
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8344
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Rank: #88.
Kerrick Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2210 Upper Hunters Trace
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8284
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8284
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #99.
Mill Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3816 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8301
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8301
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1010.
Waller-williams Environmental
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40216, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40216, KY include Schaffner Traditional Elementary School, Farnsley Middle School and Crums Lane Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 40216?
10 public schools are located in 40216.
What percentage of students in 40216 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 40216 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40216?
40216 public schools minority enrollment is 76% 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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