For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 755 students in 40202, KY.
The top ranked public elementary school in 40202, KY is J. Graham Brown School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 40202 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40202, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40202, KY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J. Graham Brown School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
546 South First Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Gr: K-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Ackerly
Alternative School
200 E Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-6319
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-6319
Gr: 5-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
40202, Kentucky 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
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%
109 East Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 213-2671
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 213-2671
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 40202, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40202, KY include J. Graham Brown School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40202?
2 public elementary schools are located in 40202.
What is the racial composition of students in 40202?
40202 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% 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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