For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,240 students in 40222, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40222, KY are Lowe Elementary School, Wilder Elementary School and Kammerer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 40222 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40222, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40222, KY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowe Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
210 Oxfordshire Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8293
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8293
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1913 Herr Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8350
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8350
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Kammerer Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7315 Wesboro Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8279
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8279
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Westport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8346
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8346
Gr: 6-8 | 1,051 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
The Phoenix School Of Discovery
Alternative School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 Wood Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-7700
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-7700
Gr: 6-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
40222, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
502 Wood Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-6657
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-6657
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 40222, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40222, KY include Lowe Elementary School, Wilder Elementary School and Kammerer Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40222?
5 public elementary schools are located in 40222.
What is the racial composition of students in 40222?
40222 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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