For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,273 students in 40222, KY (there are , serving 1,759 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 40222, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40222, KY are Lowe Elementary School, Ballard High School and Wilder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40222 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40222, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40222, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lowe Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
210 Oxfordshire Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8293
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8293
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #22.
Ballard High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8206
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8206
Grades: 9-12
| 2,033 students
Rank: #33.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1913 Herr Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8350
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8350
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #44.
Kammerer Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7315 Wesboro Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8279
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8279
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #55.
Westport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8346
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8346
Grades: 6-8
| 1,051 students
Rank: #66.
The Phoenix School Of Discovery
Alternative School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 Wood Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-7700
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-7700
Grades: 6-12
| 395 students
40222, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
502 Wood Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-6657
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-6657
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40222, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40222, KY include Lowe Elementary School, Ballard High School and Wilder Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 40222?
6 public schools are located in 40222.
What percentage of students in 40222 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 40222 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40222?
40222 public schools minority enrollment is 51% 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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