For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 409 students in the neighborhood of University, Louisville, KY.
The top ranked public schools in University are Churchill Park School and Cochran Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University, Louisville, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 University, Louisville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Churchill Park School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
435 Boxley Avenue
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #22.
Cochran Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Gaulbert Ave
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8230
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8230
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
U Of L Pact Program
Special Education School
Davidson Hall Room 102
Louisville, KY 40292
(502) 485-3280
Louisville, KY 40292
(502) 485-3280
Grades: 12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University, Louisville, KY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University, Louisville, KY include Churchill Park School and Cochran Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of University, Louisville?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of University, Louisville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University, Louisville?
the neighborhood of University, Louisville public schools minority enrollment is 66% 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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