For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 55 students in 40010, KY.
The top ranked public middle school in 40010, KY is Buckner Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 40010 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40010, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40010, KY Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckner Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 N Highway 393
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
40010, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buckner Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1650 Colonels Dr
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Gr: K-6
Oldham County Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
N
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Gr: 5-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 40010, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 40010, KY include Buckner Alternative High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 40010?
1 public middle schools are located in 40010.
What is the racial composition of students in 40010?
40010 public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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