For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,138 students in 40004, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40004, KY are Bardstown Elementary School, Bardstown Middle School and Bardstown Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 40004 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40004, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40004, KY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bardstown Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1345 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8801
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8801
Gr: 2-5 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Bardstown Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8803
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8803
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Bardstown Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Templin Av
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Old Kentucky Home Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Wildcat Ln
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7040
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7040
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Foster Heights Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 E Muir Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7030
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7030
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
The Academy At Horizons
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 Wildcat Lane
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8810
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8810
Gr: K-1 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Heartland Youth Village
Alternative School
1013 Granite Drive
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 849-3440
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 849-3440
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
The Up Center
Vocational School
1060 Bloomfield Rd.
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 40004, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40004, KY include Bardstown Elementary School, Bardstown Middle School and Bardstown Alternative School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40004?
9 public elementary schools are located in 40004.
What is the racial composition of students in 40004?
40004 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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