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Best 40212 Kentucky Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,750 students in 40212, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 40212 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40212, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 40212, KY Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Middle School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8345
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Portland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3410 Northwestern Parkway
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8313
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Atkinson Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2811 Duncan Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8203
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Young Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3526 West Muhammad Ali Bouleva
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8354
Gr: K-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
The Academy Shawnee
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Herman Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Gr: 6-12 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Byck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2328 Cedar Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8221
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 40212, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40212, KY include Western Middle School For The Arts, Portland Elementary School and Atkinson Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40212?
6 public elementary schools are located in 40212.
What is the racial composition of students in 40212?
40212 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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