For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 940 students in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Russell are Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence, Coleridge-taylor Montessori Elementary School and Byck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Russell, Louisville, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Grades: 6-9
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Coleridge-taylor Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 W Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8232
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8232
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Byck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2328 Cedar Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8221
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8221
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville, KY include Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence, Coleridge-taylor Montessori Elementary School and Byck Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville?
the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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