For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,678 students in 40220, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 40220 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40220, KY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40220, KY Public Elementary 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 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
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 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 40220, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40220, KY include Greathouse/shryock Traditional, Binet School and Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40220?
5 public elementary schools are located in 40220.
What is the racial composition of students in 40220?
40220 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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