For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 770 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Louisville, KY.
The top ranked public school in Downtown is J. Graham Brown School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Louisville, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in the neighborhood of Downtown, Louisville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J. Graham Brown School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
546 South First Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Grades: K-12
| 753 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ackerly
Alternative School
200 E Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-6319
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-6319
Grades: 5-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ahrens Educational Resource Center
Special Education School
546 S First St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8201
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8201
Grades: 12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Technical College
Vocational School
727 West Chestnut
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 595-4136
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 595-4136
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Jefferson Campus
Vocational School
727 West Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 588-4136
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 588-4136
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Louisville, KY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Louisville, KY include J. Graham Brown School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Louisville?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Louisville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Louisville?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Louisville public schools minority enrollment is 39% 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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