For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,224 students in the neighborhood of Portland, Louisville, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Portland are Western Middle School For The Arts, Portland Elementary School and Atkinson Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Portland, 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 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Portland, Louisville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Middle School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8345
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8345
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #22.
Portland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Northwestern Parkway
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8313
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8313
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Atkinson Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2811 Duncan Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8203
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8203
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Portland, Louisville, KY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Portland, Louisville, KY include Western Middle School For The Arts, Portland Elementary School and Atkinson Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Portland, Louisville?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Portland, Louisville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Portland, Louisville?
the neighborhood of Portland, Louisville public schools minority enrollment is 72% 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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