Best Smoketown Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 990 students in the neighborhood of Smoketown, Louisville, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Smoketown is Meyzeek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Smoketown, Louisville, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Smoketown, Louisville, KY (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meyzeek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
828 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Smoketown, Louisville, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Smoketown, Louisville, KY include Meyzeek Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Smoketown, Louisville?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Smoketown, Louisville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Smoketown, Louisville?
the neighborhood of Smoketown, Louisville public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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