For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,990 students in 40218, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 498 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 40218, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 40218, KY are Boys & Girls Haven, Klondike Lane Elementary School and Newburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40218 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40218, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best 40218, KY Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boys & Girls Haven
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2301 Goldsmith Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Klondike Lane Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3807 Klondike Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8286
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8286
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Newburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Exeter Avenue
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8306
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8306
Grades: 6-8
| 965 students
Rank: #44.
Price Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Garden Green Way
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8315
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8315
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Watterson Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Breckinridge Lane
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8342
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8342
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #66.
Brooklawn
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3121 Brooklawn Campus Drive
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 515-0460
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 515-0460
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Rank: #77.
Minor Daniels Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Bashford Manor Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: #88.
Newcomer Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3741 Pulliam Dr
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-6324
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-6324
Grades: 6-12
| 559 students
Rank: n/an/a
3332 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-6054
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-6054
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3332 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40218
(859) 381-4100
Louisville, KY 40218
(859) 381-4100
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
40218, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buechel Metropolitan High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1960 Bashford Manor Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
3332 Newberg Rd
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-6054
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-6054
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40218, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40218, KY include Boys & Girls Haven, Klondike Lane Elementary School and Newburg Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 40218, KY?
10 public schools are located in 40218, KY.
What percentage of students in 40218, KY go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 40218, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40218, KY?
40218, KY public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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