For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,746 students in 40205, KY (there are , serving 2,659 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 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40205, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atherton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Dundee Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8202
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8202
Gr: 9-12 | 1,496 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 Clarendon Ave
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8263
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8263
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Highland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Norris Place
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8266
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8266
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Peace Academy
Alternative School
2020 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 479-4180
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 479-4180
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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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