For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,074 students in 40065, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 562 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 40065, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40065, KY are Ascension Academy, Shelby County East Middle School and Marnel C. Moorman School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40065 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40065, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40065, KY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ascension Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1361 Frankfort Rd.
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4677
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4677
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Shelby County East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-1478
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-1478
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
Marnel C. Moorman School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Discovery Boulevard
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-0204
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-0204
Grades: K-8
| 765 students
Rank: #44.
Wright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-5222
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-5222
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
Martha Layne Collins High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Discovery Blvd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-1160
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-1160
Grades: 9-12
| 1,174 students
Rank: #66.
Shelby County West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Warriors Way
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4869
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4869
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #77.
Painted Stone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Warriors Way
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4505
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4505
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #88.
Shelby County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2344
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2344
Grades: 9-12
| 994 students
Rank: #99.
Southside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
728 Ginkgo Dr
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4460
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4460
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #1010.
Clear Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
279 Chapel Hill Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northside Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
821 College Street
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-5123
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-5123
Grades: PK
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shelby County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
230 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-6554
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-6554
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
40065, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
279 Chapel Hill Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Grades: PK
| 70 students
Shelby County Public Schools Home School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1155 West Main St
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2375
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2375
Grades: K-12
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40065, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40065, KY include Ascension Academy, Shelby County East Middle School and Marnel C. Moorman School.
How many public schools are located in 40065?
12 public schools are located in 40065.
What percentage of students in 40065 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 40065 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40065?
40065 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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