For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,035 students in 40228, KY (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,812 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 40228, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40228, KY are Luhr Elementary School, Smyrna Elementary School and Marion C. Moore School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40228 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40228, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40228, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Luhr Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Fegenbush Lane
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8295
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8295
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8329
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8329
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Marion C. Moore School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6415 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Grades: 6-12
| 2,031 students
40228, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6415 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Grades: 6-8
| 893 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40228, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40228, KY include Luhr Elementary School, Smyrna Elementary School and Marion C. Moore School.
How many public schools are located in 40228?
3 public schools are located in 40228.
What percentage of students in 40228 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 40228 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40228?
40228 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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