For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,746 students in 40205, KY (there are , serving 2,671 private students). 51% of all K-12 students in 40205, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40205, KY are Atherton High School, Hawthorne Elementary School and Highland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40205 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40205, KY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
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 40205, KY 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atherton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 Dundee Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8202
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8202
Grades: 9-12
| 1,496 students
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 Clarendon Ave
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8263
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8263
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Norris Place
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8266
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8266
Grades: 6-8
| 717 students
Rank: n/an/a
Peace Academy
Alternative School
2020 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 479-4180
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 479-4180
Grades: PK-12
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40205, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40205, KY include Atherton High School, Hawthorne Elementary School and Highland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 40205?
4 public schools are located in 40205.
What percentage of students in 40205 go to public school?
51% of all K-12 students in 40205 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40205?
40205 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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