For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 874 students in the neighborhood of Original Highlands, Louisville, KY.
The top ranked public elementary school in Original Highlands is Jefferson County Traditional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Original Highlands, Louisville, KY public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Original Highlands, Louisville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson County Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1418 Morton Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Original Highlands, Louisville, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Original Highlands, Louisville, KY include Jefferson County Traditional Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Original Highlands, Louisville?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Original Highlands, Louisville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Original Highlands, Louisville?
the neighborhood of Original Highlands, Louisville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% 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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