For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,684 students in 40214, KY (there are , serving 872 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 40214, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40214, KY are Kenwood Elementary School, Auburndale Elementary School and Doss High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40214 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40214, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40214, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7420 Justan Ave
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8283
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8283
Grades: K-5
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Auburndale Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5749 New Cut Road
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8204
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8204
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #33.
Doss High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7601 St Andrews Church Rd
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8239
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8239
Grades: 9-12
| 1,087 students
Rank: #44.
Lassiter Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Candleworth Drive
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8288
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8288
Grades: 6-8
| 889 students
Rank: #55.
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Southern Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8270
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8270
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #66.
Trunnell Elementary School
(Math: 16% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40214, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40214, KY include Kenwood Elementary School, Auburndale Elementary School and Doss High School.
How many public schools are located in 40214?
7 public schools are located in 40214.
What percentage of students in 40214 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 40214 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40214?
40214 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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