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 Score20%
ELA Assessment Score29%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)9 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 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 1,777 students at Pleasure Ridge Park High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 1:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Valley High
publichighGrade 9-12
10200 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40272
2.7
Rating
Students
850
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
22%
Hartstern Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5200 Morningside Way, Louisville, KY 40219
2.7
Rating
Students
597
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
21%
Klondike Lane Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3807 Klondike Ln, Louisville, KY 40218
2.7
Rating
Students
527
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Stonestreet Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
10007 Stonestreet Road, Louisville, KY 40272
2.6
Rating
Students
517
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
17%
Seneca High
publichighGrade 9-12
3510 Goldsmith Lane, Louisville, KY 40220
2.6
Rating
Students
1,255
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
19%
Southern High
publichighGrade 9-12
8620 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40219
2.6
Rating
Students
1,725
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
21%
Doss High
publichighGrade 9-12
7601 St Andrews Church Rd, Louisville, KY 40214
2.6
Rating
Students
1,235
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
23%
Greenwood Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
5801 Greenwood Road, Louisville, KY 40258
2.5
Rating
Students
457
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
19%
Johnsontown Road Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
7201 Johnsontown Rd, Louisville, KY 40272
2.5
Rating
Students
406
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Binet School
publichighK-12
3410 Bon Air Ave, Louisville, KY 40220
2.5
Rating
Students
22
Student-Teacher
1:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
20%
Liberty High
publichighGrade 7-12
1281 Gilmore Lane, Louisville, KY 40213
2.5
Rating
Students
100
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
20%
St Joseph Children'S Home
publichighK-9
2823 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
2.5
Rating
Students
30
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
20%
W.E.B. Dubois Academy
publichighGrade 6-12
3307 East Indian Trail, Louisville, KY 40213
2.5
Rating
Students
477
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
21%
Pleasure Ridge Park High
publichighGrade 9-12
5901 Greenwood Road, Louisville, KY 40258
2.4
Rating
Students
1,777
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
19%
Smyrna Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6401 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40228
2.4
Rating
Students
515
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
22%
Wellington Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4800 Kaufman Lane, Louisville, KY 40216
2.4
Rating
Students
418
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
20%
Goldsmith Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
3520 Goldsmith Lane, Louisville, KY 40220
2.3
Rating
Students
651
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
20%
Fern Creek Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
8815 Ferndale Rd, Louisville, KY 40291
2.3
Rating
Students
744
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
19%
Lassiter Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
8200 Candleworth Drive, Louisville, KY 40214
2.3
Rating
Students
921
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
19%
Waggener High
publichighGrade 9-12
330 S. Hubbards Lane, Louisville, KY 40207
2.2
Rating
Students
888
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
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.