For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,265 students in 40299, KY (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,451 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 40299, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40299, KY are Tully Elementary School, Farmer Elementary School and Cochrane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40299 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40299, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40299, KY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tully Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 College Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8338
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8338
Grades: PK-5
| 788 students
Rank: #22.
Farmer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6405 Gellhaus Ln
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8625
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8625
Grades: PK-5
| 772 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cochrane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2511 Tregaron Avenue
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8231
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8231
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ramsey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6409 Gelhaus Lane
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8391
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8391
Grades: 6-8
| 1,008 students
Rank: #55.
Jeffersontown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Old Six Mile Lane
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8275
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8275
Grades: 9-12
| 943 students
Rank: #66.
Jeffersontown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3610 Cedarwood Way
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8274
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8274
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: #77.
Carrithers Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4320 Billtown Road
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8224
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8224
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40299, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40299, KY include Tully Elementary School, Farmer Elementary School and Cochrane Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 40299?
7 public schools are located in 40299.
What percentage of students in 40299 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 40299 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40299?
40299 public schools minority enrollment is 56% 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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