For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,515 students in 40291, KY (there are , serving 688 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 40291, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 40291, KY are Wheeler Elementary School, Bates Elementary School and Fern Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40291 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40291, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40291, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5700 Cynthia Drive
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8349
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8349
Gr: K-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Bates Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7601 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8208
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8208
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Fern Creek High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9115 Fern Creek Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8251
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8251
Gr: 9-12 | 1,588 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Fern Creek Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8815 Ferndale Rd
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8250
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8250
Gr: K-5 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 40291, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 40291, KY include Wheeler Elementary School, Bates Elementary School and Fern Creek High School.
How many public schools are located in 40291?
4 public schools are located in 40291.
What percentage of students in 40291 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 40291 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40291?
40291 public schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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