For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 755 students in 40202, KY.
The top ranked public middle school in 40202, KY is J. Graham Brown School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 40202 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40202, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40202, KY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: n/an/a
Ackerly
Alternative School
200 E Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-6319
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-6319
Grades: 5-12
| 2 students
40202, Kentucky 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
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
109 East Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 213-2671
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 213-2671
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 40202, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 40202, KY include J. Graham Brown School.
How many public middle schools are located in 40202?
2 public middle schools are located in 40202.
What is the racial composition of students in 40202?
40202 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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