For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,661 students in 40220, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40220, KY are Greathouse/shryock Traditional, Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School and Binet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 40220 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40220, KY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40220, KY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greathouse/shryock Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2700 Browns Lane
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8259
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8259
Grades: K-5
| 599 students
Rank: #22.
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4515 Taylorsville Rd
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Binet School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Bon Air Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #44.
Goldsmith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3520 Goldsmith Lane
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8258
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8258
Grades: K-5
| 630 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Brook-kmi
Alternative School
8521 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 814-3722
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 814-3722
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
40220, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kennedy Metro Middle School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
4515 Taylorsville Rd
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Grades: 5-8
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 40220, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40220, KY include Greathouse/shryock Traditional, Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School and Binet School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40220?
5 public elementary schools are located in 40220.
What is the racial composition of students in 40220?
40220 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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