For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,000 students in 40217, KY (there are , serving 1,436 private students). 41% of all K-12 students in 40217, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 40217, KY are Audubon Traditional Elementary School and Shelby Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40217 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40217, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40217, KY Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Audubon Traditional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1051 Hess Lane
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 485-8205
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 485-8205
Gr: K-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Shelby Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
735 Ziegler Street
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 485-8327
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 485-8327
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 40217, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 40217, KY include Audubon Traditional Elementary School and Shelby Academy.
How many public schools are located in 40217?
2 public schools are located in 40217.
What percentage of students in 40217 go to public school?
41% of all K-12 students in 40217 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40217?
40217 public schools minority enrollment is 64% 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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