For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,246 students in 40212, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40212, KY 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 40212 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40212, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40212, KY Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
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
| 650 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
| 241 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
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
The Academy Shawnee
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Herman Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Grades: 6-12
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Young Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3526 West Muhammad Ali Bouleva
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8354
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8354
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 40212, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40212, KY include Western Middle School For The Arts, Portland Elementary School and Atkinson Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40212?
6 public elementary schools are located in 40212.
What is the racial composition of students in 40212?
40212 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% 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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