For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,785 students in 40203, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40203, KY are Meyzeek Middle School, Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence and Coleridge-taylor Montessori Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 40203 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40203, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40203, KY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meyzeek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
828 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Gr: 6-10 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Coleridge-taylor Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 W Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8232
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8232
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Engelhard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1004 S First St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8246
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8246
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 40203, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40203, KY include Meyzeek Middle School, Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence and Coleridge-taylor Montessori Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40203?
5 public elementary schools are located in 40203.
What is the racial composition of students in 40203?
40203 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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