For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,650 students in the neighborhood of Beechmont, Louisville, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Beechmont are Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South, Rutherford Elementary School and Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Beechmont, Louisville, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Beechmont, Louisville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Rank: #33.
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4530 Bellevue Avenue
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8331
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8331
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
Rank: #44.
Iroquois High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4615 Taylor Boulevard
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8269
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8269
Grades: 9-12
| 1,146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Beechmont, Louisville, KY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Beechmont, Louisville, KY include Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South, Rutherford Elementary School and Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Beechmont, Louisville?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Beechmont, Louisville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Beechmont, Louisville?
the neighborhood of Beechmont, Louisville public schools minority enrollment is 78% 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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