For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 705 students in 40242, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40242, KY are Bowen Elementary School, Louisville Day and Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 40242 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40242, KY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best 40242, KY Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowen Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Roosevelt Ave
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8213
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8213
Grades: K-5
| 691 students
Rank: #22.
Louisville Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8711 Lagrange Rd Building D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
40242, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Westport Tapp High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
8800 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 40242, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40242, KY include Bowen Elementary School, Louisville Day and Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40242, KY?
3 public elementary schools are located in 40242, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in 40242, KY?
40242, KY public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Black).
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