For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,000 students in 40217, KY (there are , serving 1,678 private students). 37% of all K-12 students in 40217, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40217, KY are Audubon Traditional Elementary School and Shelby Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40217 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40217, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40217, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Audubon Traditional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1051 Hess Lane
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 485-8205
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 485-8205
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #22.
Shelby Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
735 Ziegler Street
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 485-8327
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 485-8327
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40217, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40217, KY include Audubon Traditional Elementary School and Shelby Academy.
How many public schools are located in 40217?
2 public schools are located in 40217.
What percentage of students in 40217 go to public school?
37% of all K-12 students in 40217 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40217?
40217 public schools minority enrollment is 64% 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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