For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,911 students in 40229, KY (there are , serving 169 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 40229, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40229, KY are Maryville Elementary School, Overdale Elementary School and Wilt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40229 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40229, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40229, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maryville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4504 Summers Dr
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 869-2400
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 869-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Wilt Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6700 Price Lane
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8353
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8353
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Lick Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Laukhuf Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Capewood Dr
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8289
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8289
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #66.
Knight Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9803 Blue Lick Road
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8287
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8287
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40229, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40229, KY include Maryville Elementary School, Overdale Elementary School and Wilt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 40229?
6 public schools are located in 40229.
What percentage of students in 40229 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 40229 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40229?
40229 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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