For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 3,309 students in the neighborhood of Highview, Louisville, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Highview are Luhr Elementary School, Smyrna Elementary School and Marion C. Moore School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highview, Louisville, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Highview, Louisville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Luhr Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Fegenbush Lane
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8295
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8295
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8329
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8329
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Marion C. Moore School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6415 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Grades: 6-12
| 2,031 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Highview, Louisville, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Highview, Louisville, KY include Luhr Elementary School, Smyrna Elementary School and Marion C. Moore School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Highview, Louisville?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Highview, Louisville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highview, Louisville?
the neighborhood of Highview, Louisville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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