For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 638 students in 40213, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 40213, KY are Liberty High School and W.e.b. Dubois Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 40213 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40213, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40213, KY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1281 Gilmore Lane
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7100
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7100
Grades: 7-12
| 131 students
Rank: #22.
W.e.b. Dubois Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3307 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8253
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8253
Grades: 6-11
| 507 students
40213, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 40213, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 40213, KY include Liberty High School and W.e.b. Dubois Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 40213?
2 public middle schools are located in 40213.
What is the racial composition of students in 40213?
40213 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% 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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