For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 890 students in 40242, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 619 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in 40242, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40242, KY are Bowen Elementary School, Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce and Louisville Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40242 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40242, KY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40242, KY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowen Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 692 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 2 students
Rank: #33.
Louisville Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Westport Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
8800 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Grades: PK
| 190 students
40242, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
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 40242, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40242, KY include Bowen Elementary School, Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce and Louisville Day.
How many public schools are located in 40242?
4 public schools are located in 40242.
What percentage of students in 40242 go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in 40242 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40242?
40242 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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