For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,395 students in the neighborhood of Newburg, Louisville, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Newburg are Mary Ryan Academy, Newburg Middle School and W.e.b. Dubois Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Newburg, Louisville, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Newburg, Louisville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Ryan Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3307 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7988
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7988
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Newburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Exeter Avenue
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8306
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8306
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #33.
W.e.b. Dubois Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3307 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8253
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8253
Grades: 6-11
| 507 students
Rank: #44.
Price Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Garden Green Way
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8315
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8315
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
Rangeland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Rangeland Rd
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8317
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8317
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #66.
Slaughter Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3805 Fern Valley Road
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8328
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8328
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Rangeland Road
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8273
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8273
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
Rank: #88.
Indian Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3709 E Indian Tr
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8268
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8268
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: n/an/a
5216 Ilex Ave
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8161
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8161
Grades: PK
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Newburg, Louisville, KY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Newburg, Louisville, KY include Mary Ryan Academy, Newburg Middle School and W.e.b. Dubois Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Newburg, Louisville?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Newburg, Louisville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Newburg, Louisville?
the neighborhood of Newburg, Louisville public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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