For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,325 students in 40219, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 415 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 40219, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40219, KY are Okolona Elementary School, Hartstern Elementary School and Southern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40219 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40219, 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 Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40219, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okolona Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7606 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8309
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8309
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Hartstern Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Morningside Way
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8262
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8262
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #33.
Southern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8620 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8330
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,540 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Minors Lane Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8510 Minors Lane
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8303
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8303
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Rangeland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Rangeland Rd
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8317
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8317
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #66.
Slaughter Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3805 Fern Valley Road
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8328
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8328
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Rangeland Road
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8273
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8273
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
Rank: #88.
Blake Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Bonaventure Blvd
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8210
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8210
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Rangeland Rd
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8273
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8273
Grades: PK
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40219, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40219, KY include Okolona Elementary School, Hartstern Elementary School and Southern High School.
How many public schools are located in 40219?
9 public schools are located in 40219.
What percentage of students in 40219 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 40219 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40219?
40219 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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