For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,978 students in 40220, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 608 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 40220, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 40220, KY are Greathouse/shryock Traditional, Binet School and Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40220 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40220, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40220, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greathouse/shryock Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2700 Browns Lane
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8259
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8259
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Binet School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Bon Air Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4515 Taylorsville Rd
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Seneca High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Goldsmith Lane
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8323
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8323
Gr: 9-12 | 1,317 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Goldsmith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3520 Goldsmith Lane
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8258
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8258
Gr: K-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
The Brook-kmi
Alternative School
8521 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 814-3722
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 814-3722
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
40220, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kennedy Metro Middle School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
4515 Taylorsville Rd
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Gr: 5-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 40220, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 40220, KY include Greathouse/shryock Traditional, Binet School and Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 40220?
6 public schools are located in 40220.
What percentage of students in 40220 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 40220 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40220?
40220 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).