For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1 students in 40242, KY.
Public middle school in zipcode 40242 have an average reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public middle schools of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40242, KY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1 student
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 middle schools in 40242, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40242, KY include Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce.
How many public middle schools are located in 40242?
1 public middle schools are located in 40242.
What is the racial composition of students in 40242?
40242 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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