For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,369 students in 40212, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 336 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 40212, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 40212, KY are Western Middle School For The Arts, Portland Elementary School and Atkinson Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40212 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40212, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40212, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Middle School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8345
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8345
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Portland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Northwestern Parkway
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8313
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8313
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Atkinson Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2811 Duncan Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8203
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8203
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
The Academy Shawnee
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Herman Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Gr: 6-12 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Byck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2328 Cedar Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8221
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8221
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
3526 West Muhammad Ali Bouleva
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8187
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8187
Gr: 6-7 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 40212, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 40212, KY include Western Middle School For The Arts, Portland Elementary School and Atkinson Academy.
How many public schools are located in 40212?
6 public schools are located in 40212.
What percentage of students in 40212 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 40212 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40212?
40212 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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