For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,877 students in 40218, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 498 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 40218, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 40218, KY are Boys & Girls Haven, Brooklawn and Klondike Lane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40218 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40218, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40218, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boys & Girls Haven
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2301 Goldsmith Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Brooklawn
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3121 Brooklawn Campus Drive
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 515-0460
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 515-0460
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Klondike Lane Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3807 Klondike Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8286
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8286
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Price Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Garden Green Way
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8315
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8315
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Newburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Exeter Avenue
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8306
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8306
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Watterson Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Breckinridge Lane
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8342
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8342
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Minor Daniels Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Bashford Manor Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Gr: 6-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Newcomer Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3741 Pulliam Dr
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-6324
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-6324
Gr: 6-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
1906 Goldsmith Lane
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 637-3201
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 637-3201
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 40218, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 40218, KY include Boys & Girls Haven, Brooklawn and Klondike Lane Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 40218?
11 public schools are located in 40218.
What percentage of students in 40218 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 40218 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40218?
40218 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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