For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,508 students in the neighborhood of Crescent Hill, Louisville, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Crescent Hill are Barret Traditional Middle School, Field Elementary School and Chenoweth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Crescent Hill, Louisville, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Crescent Hill, Louisville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barret Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2561 Grinstead Drive
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Sacred Heart Ln
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8252
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8252
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Chenoweth Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3622 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8227
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8227
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #44.
St. Joseph Children's Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2823 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-0241
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-0241
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Crescent Hill, Louisville, KY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Crescent Hill, Louisville, KY include Barret Traditional Middle School, Field Elementary School and Chenoweth Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Crescent Hill, Louisville?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Crescent Hill, Louisville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Crescent Hill, Louisville?
the neighborhood of Crescent Hill, Louisville public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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