For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,557 students in 40291, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 838 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 40291, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 40291, KY are Wheeler Elementary School, Bates Elementary School and Fern Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40291 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 40291, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best 40291, KY Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5700 Cynthia Drive
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8349
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8349
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Bates Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7601 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8208
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8208
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Rank: #33.
Fern Creek High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9115 Fern Creek Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8251
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8251
Grades: 9-12
| 1,728 students
Rank: #44.
Fern Creek Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8815 Ferndale Rd
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8250
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8250
Grades: K-5
| 670 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40291, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40291, KY include Wheeler Elementary School, Bates Elementary School and Fern Creek High School.
How many public schools are located in 40291, KY?
4 public schools are located in 40291, KY.
What percentage of students in 40291, KY go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 40291, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40291, KY?
40291, KY public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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