For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,045 students in 40243, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,055 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 40243, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40243, KY are Eastern High School, Hite Elementary School and Crosby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40243 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40243, KY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40243, KY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastern High School
Magnet 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
| 2,036 students
Rank: #22.
Hite Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Crosby Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,016 students
Rank: #44.
Middletown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
218 North Madison Avenue
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8300
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
40243, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40243, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40243, KY include Eastern High School, Hite Elementary School and Crosby Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 40243?
4 public schools are located in 40243.
What percentage of students in 40243 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 40243 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40243?
40243 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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