For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 468 students in 40223, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in 40223, KY are Anchorage Independent Public School, Bellewood and Mary Jo And William Macdonald Maryhurst. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40223 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40223, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40223, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anchorage Independent Public School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11400 Ridge Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Bellewood
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11103 Park Road
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 753-5500
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 753-5500
Gr: K-5 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #33.
Mary Jo And William Macdonald Maryhurst
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Dorsey Ln
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 271-4577
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 271-4577
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
40223, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11103 Park Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-4171
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-4171
Gr: 2-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 40223, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 40223, KY include Anchorage Independent Public School, Bellewood and Mary Jo And William Macdonald Maryhurst.
How many public schools are located in 40223?
3 public schools are located in 40223.
What is the racial composition of students in 40223?
40223 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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