For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 983 students in the neighborhood of Shawnee, Louisville, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shawnee are The Academy Shawnee, Young Elementary School and King Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Shawnee, Louisville, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Shawnee, Louisville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Academy Shawnee
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Herman Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Grades: 6-12
| 972 students
Rank: #22.
Young Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3526 West Muhammad Ali Bouleva
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8354
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8354
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
Rank: #33.
King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4325 Vermont Ave
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8285
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8285
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Shawnee, Louisville, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Shawnee, Louisville, KY include The Academy Shawnee, Young Elementary School and King Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Shawnee, Louisville?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Shawnee, Louisville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Shawnee, Louisville?
the neighborhood of Shawnee, Louisville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% 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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