For the 2025 school year, there are 52 public preschools serving 21,286 students in Jefferson County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, KY are Anchorage Independent Public School, Stopher Elementary School and Tully Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anchorage Independent Public School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11400 Ridge Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Stopher Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14417 Aiken Rd
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 485-8281
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 485-8281
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Tully Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 College Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8338
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8338
Gr: PK-5 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Norton Commons Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10941 Kings Crown Drive
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 485-8367
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 485-8367
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Farmer Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6405 Gellhaus Ln
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8625
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8625
Gr: PK-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Brandeis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2817 West Kentucky
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8214
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8214
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 Clarendon Ave
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8263
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8263
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Chenoweth Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3622 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8227
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8227
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Middletown Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
218 North Madison Avenue
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8300
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1913 Herr Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8350
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8350
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Overdale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
651 Overdale Dr
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 869-2800
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 869-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Wilt Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Price Lane
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8353
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8353
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
Maryville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4504 Summers Dr
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 869-2400
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 869-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1414.
Blue Lick Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9801 Blue Lick Road
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8212
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8212
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4515 Taylorsville Rd
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Coral Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10608 National Turnpike
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8234
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8234
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1818.
Laukhuf Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Capewood Dr
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8289
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8289
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1919.
Chancey Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Murphy Lane
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 485-8387
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 485-8387
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2020.
Cochrane Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2511 Tregaron Avenue
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8231
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8231
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2121.
Stonestreet Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10007 Stonestreet Road
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8333
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8333
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
Hartstern Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Morningside Way
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8262
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8262
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2323.
Okolona Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7606 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8309
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8309
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2424.
Auburndale Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5749 New Cut Road
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8204
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8204
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2525.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Bluegrass Avenue
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8264
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8264
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2626.
Shacklette Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5310 Mercury Drive
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8325
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8325
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8329
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8329
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2828.
Minors Lane Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8510 Minors Lane
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8303
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8303
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2929.
Trunnell Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7609 St. Andrews Church Road
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8337
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8337
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3030.
Dixie Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10201 Casalanda Dr
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8238
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8238
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3131.
Wilkerson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5601 Johnsontown Road
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8351
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8351
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3232.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Southland Boulevard
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8320
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8320
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3333.
Churchill Park School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
435 Boxley Avenue
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3434.
Coleridge-taylor Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 W Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8232
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8232
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3535.
Mill Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3816 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8301
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8301
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ackerlybingham Guidance Center Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
202 East Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-6319
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-6319
Audubon Youth Development Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd, Bldg D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 423-2174
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 423-2174
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
11103 Park Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-4171
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-4171
Gr: 2-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
546 S First St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
546 South Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
546 S First St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Buechel Metropolitan High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1960 Bashford Manor Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Cardinal Treatment Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2915 Freys Hill Rd
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 425-2173
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 425-2173
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 23%
1107 South 17th Street
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 485-8187
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 485-8187
Gr: 6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
731 South Hancock Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7677
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7677
Gr: PK
1281 Gilmore Ln
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8257
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8257
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Home Of The Innocents High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1020 E Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 595-6019
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 595-6019
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
502 Wood Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-6657
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-6657
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Jcps Eschool Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
900 South Floyd St.
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7800
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7800
Gr: 9-12
109 East Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 213-2671
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 213-2671
Gr: PK
Keller School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
911 South Brook
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-0420
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-0420
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Kennedy Metro Middle School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
4515 Taylorsville Rd
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Gr: 5-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Louisville Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
6415 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Gr: 6-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
330 S Hubbards Ln
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8305
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8305
Gr: 8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rice Audubon Youth Dev Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 425-7205
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 425-7205
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 58%
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8319
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8319
Gr: K-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Spring Meadows Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
10901 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 245-3906
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 245-3906
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
7201 Watson Lane
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8341
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8341
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Westport Tapp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8800 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, KY include Anchorage Independent Public School, Stopher Elementary School and Tully Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
52 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson County include: Blake Elementary School vs. Blue Lick Elementary School, Maryville Elementary School vs. Overdale Elementary School, Blue Lick Elementary School vs. Blake Elementary School
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