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Best 40165 Kentucky Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,230 students in 40165, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 187 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 40165, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 40165, KY are Riverview Opportunity Center, Cedar Grove Elementary School and Freedom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40165 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40165, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 40165, KY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
383 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6600
Gr: 2-12
Rank: #22.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 Cedar Grove Road
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4682 North Preston Hwy.
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Hebron Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3300 E Hebron Ln
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Bernheim Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Audubon Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Roby Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1148 Hwy 44 E
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Shepherdsville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
527 W Blue Lick Rd
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Bullitt Central High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1330 Hwy 44 E
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
North Bullitt High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 E Hebron Ln
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Zoneton Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
797 Old Preston Hwy N
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Bullitt Lick Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
555 W Blue Lick Rd
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Bullitt Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
381 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6700
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Bullitt County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
395 High School Drive
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 543-7018
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 40165, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 40165, KY include Riverview Opportunity Center, Cedar Grove Elementary School and Freedom Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 40165?
13 public schools are located in 40165.
What percentage of students in 40165 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 40165 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40165?
40165 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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