For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,404 students in 40222, KY (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,933 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 40222, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 40222, KY are Lowe Elementary School, Ballard High School and Wilder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40222 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40222, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40222, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowe Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
210 Oxfordshire Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8293
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8293
Gr: K-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Ballard High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8206
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8206
Gr: 9-12 | 2,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1913 Herr Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8350
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8350
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Kammerer Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7315 Wesboro Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8279
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8279
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Westport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8346
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8346
Gr: 6-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
The Phoenix School Of Discovery
Alternative School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 Wood Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-7700
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-7700
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 40222, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 40222, KY include Lowe Elementary School, Ballard High School and Wilder Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 40222?
6 public schools are located in 40222.
What percentage of students in 40222 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 40222 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40222?
40222 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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