For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,000 students in 40242, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 616 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in 40242, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 40242, KY are Bowen Elementary School and Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40242 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40242, KY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40242, KY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowen Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Roosevelt Ave
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8213
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8213
Gr: K-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8711 Lagrange Rd Building D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
8800 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Gr: PK | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
40242, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Audubon Youth Development Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd, Bldg D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 423-2174
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 423-2174
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Louisville Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rice Audubon Youth Dev Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 425-7205
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 425-7205
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Westport Tapp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8800 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 40242, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 40242, KY include Bowen Elementary School and Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce.
How many public schools are located in 40242?
3 public schools are located in 40242.
What percentage of students in 40242 go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in 40242 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40242?
40242 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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