Kentucky›Jefferson County›Louisville
Best Schools in Louisville, Kentucky
Compare 160 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
160
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
87,691
Total Students
Across Louisville
13.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
160 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score38%
ELA Assessment Score47%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)4 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)16 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,256 students at Central High Magnet Career Academy.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Field Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
120 Sacred Heart Ln, Louisville, KY 40206
5
Rating
Students
465
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
47%
Boys & Girls Haven
publichighGrade 6-12
2301 Goldsmith Ln, Louisville, KY 40218
5
Rating
Students
20
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Audubon Traditional Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1051 Hess Lane, Louisville, KY 40217
4.9
Rating
Students
610
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
42%
Jefferson County Traditional Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1418 Morton Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
4.9
Rating
Students
813
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
47%
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts
publicelementaryK-5
930 East Main Street, Louisville, KY 40206
4.6
Rating
Students
578
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
41%
Maryville Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4504 Summers Dr, Louisville, KY 40229
4.5
Rating
Students
359
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Hawthorne Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2301 Clarendon Ave, Louisville, KY 40205
4.5
Rating
Students
437
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
32%
Chenoweth Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3622 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207
4.3
Rating
Students
569
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
40%
Wilt Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6700 Price Lane, Louisville, KY 40229
4.2
Rating
Students
522
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
41%
Middletown Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
218 North Madison Avenue, Louisville, KY 40243
4.2
Rating
Students
573
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
36%
Overdale Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
651 Overdale Dr, Louisville, KY 40229
4.2
Rating
Students
390
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
Schaffner Traditional Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2701 Crums Lane, Louisville, KY 40216
4.1
Rating
Students
573
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
36%
Eisenhower Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
5300 Jessamine Lane, Louisville, KY 40258
4.1
Rating
Students
592
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
35%
Wilder Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1913 Herr Lane, Louisville, KY 40222
4.1
Rating
Students
496
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
34%
Bates Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
7601 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40291
4
Rating
Students
585
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
36%
St Matthews Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
601 Browns Lane, Louisville, KY 40207
3.8
Rating
Students
598
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
32%
Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence
publichighGrade 6-10
1615 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203
3.8
Rating
Students
440
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
31%
Kammerer Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
7315 Wesboro Rd, Louisville, KY 40222
3.7
Rating
Students
781
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
34%
Luhr Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
6900 Fegenbush Lane, Louisville, KY 40228
3.7
Rating
Students
544
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
31%
Central High Magnet Career Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
1130 West Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40203
3.5
Rating
Students
1,256
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
27%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky is home to 160 schools serving over 87,691 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Louisville, Kentucky?
There are 160 schools in Louisville, serving 87,691 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Louisville?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Louisville include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Louisville?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Louisville is 13.6:1.