For the 2025 school year, there are 175 public schools serving 96,648 students in Jefferson County, KY (there are 93 private schools, serving 28,498 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, KY are Dupont Manual High School, Anchorage Independent Public School and Greathouse/shryock Traditional. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dupont Manual High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
120 W Lee St
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Grades: 9-12
| 1,922 students
Rank: #22.
Anchorage Independent Public School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11400 Ridge Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Grades: PK-8
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Greathouse/shryock Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2700 Browns Lane
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8259
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8259
Grades: K-5
| 599 students
Rank: #44.
Norton Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8101 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 485-8308
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 485-8308
Grades: K-5
| 728 students
Rank: #55.
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12518 Ridgemoor Dr
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 228-0101
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 228-0101
Grades: K-5
| 614 students
Rank: #66.
J. Graham Brown School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
546 South First Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Grades: K-12
| 753 students
Rank: #77.
Lowe Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
210 Oxfordshire Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8293
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8293
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #88.
Stopher Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14417 Aiken Rd
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 485-8281
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 485-8281
Grades: PK-5
| 767 students
Rank: #99.
Ballard High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8206
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8206
Grades: 9-12
| 2,033 students
Rank: #1010.
Atherton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 Dundee Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8202
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8202
Grades: 9-12
| 1,496 students
Rank: #1111.
Brandeis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2817 West Kentucky
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8214
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8214
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Meyzeek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
828 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Noe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 West Lee Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8307
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8307
Grades: 6-8
| 1,198 students
Rank: #1414.
Barret Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2561 Grinstead Drive
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Rank: #1515.
Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5700 Cynthia Drive
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8349
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8349
Grades: K-5
| 615 students
Rank: #1616.
Norton Commons Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10941 Kings Crown Drive
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 485-8367
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 485-8367
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #1717.
Tully Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 College Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8338
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8338
Grades: PK-5
| 795 students
Rank: #1818.
Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2010 Rudy Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8240
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8240
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Farmer Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6405 Gellhaus Ln
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8625
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8625
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Louisville Male High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4409 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8292
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8292
Grades: 9-12
| 1,904 students
Rank: #2121.
Bloom Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1627 Lucia Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8211
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8211
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #2222.
Eastern High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12400 Old Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8243
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8243
Grades: 9-12
| 1,874 students
Rank: #2323.
Hite Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12408 Old Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8267
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8267
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #2424.
Bowen Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Roosevelt Ave
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8213
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8213
Grades: K-5
| 766 students
Rank: #2525.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Sacred Heart Ln
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8252
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8252
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Boys & Girls Haven
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2301 Goldsmith Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Neighborhood Pl
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8748
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8748
Grades: 6-12
| 96 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8711 Lagrange Rd Building D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Western Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 South Seventh Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-7351
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-7351
Grades: K-5
| 16 students
Rank: #3030.
Audubon Traditional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1051 Hess Lane
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 485-8205
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 485-8205
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #3131.
Jefferson County Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1418 Morton Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #3232.
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 East Main Street
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8291
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8291
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #3333.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 Clarendon Ave
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8263
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8263
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #3434.
Maryville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4504 Summers Dr
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 869-2400
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 869-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #3535.
Crosby Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 Gatehouse Lane
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8235
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8235
Grades: 6-8
| 887 students
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Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ackerlybingham Guidance Center Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
202 East Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-6319
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-6319
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Audubon Youth Development Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd, Bldg D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 423-2174
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 423-2174
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
11103 Park Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-4171
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-4171
Grades: 2-12
| 26 students
546 S First St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
546 South Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
546 S First St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Buechel Metropolitan High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1960 Bashford Manor Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Cardinal Treatment Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2915 Freys Hill Rd
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 425-2173
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 425-2173
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
7401 Riverport Drive
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-6389
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-6389
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1107 South 17th Street
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 485-8187
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 485-8187
Grades: 6
| 279 students
731 South Hancock Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7677
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7677
Grades: PK
| n/a students
4425 Preston Hwy
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-2780
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-2780
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1281 Gilmore Ln
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8257
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8257
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
3332 Newberg Rd
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-6054
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-6054
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Home Of The Innocents High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1020 E Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 595-6019
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 595-6019
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
502 Wood Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-6657
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-6657
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Jcps Eschool Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
900 South Floyd St.
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7800
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
109 East Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 213-2671
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 213-2671
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3524 Georgetown Circle
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-6389
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-6389
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Keller School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
911 South Brook
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-0420
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-0420
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Kennedy Metro Middle School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
4515 Taylorsville Rd
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Grades: 5-8
| 59 students
Louisville Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
6415 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Grades: 6-8
| 893 students
330 S Hubbards Ln
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8305
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8305
Grades: 8
| 128 students
Rice Audubon Youth Dev Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 425-7205
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 425-7205
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8319
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8319
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
Spring Meadows Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
10901 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 245-3906
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 245-3906
Grades: 1-12
| 21 students
7201 Watson Lane
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8341
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8341
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Westport Tapp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8800 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, KY include Dupont Manual High School, Anchorage Independent Public School and Greathouse/shryock Traditional.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County?
175 public schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jefferson County include: Farnsley Middle School vs. Noe Middle School, Shacklette Elementary School vs. Kerrick Elementary School, Norton Commons Elementary School vs. Norton Elementary School
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