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 Score12%
ELA Assessment Score19%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)14 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 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 1,051 students at The Academy @ Shawnee.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Western High
publichighGrade 9-12
2501 Rockford Lane, Louisville, KY 40216
1.7
Rating
Students
409
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Zachary Taylor Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
9620 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40241
1.7
Rating
Students
260
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Wilkerson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5601 Johnsontown Road, Louisville, KY 40272
1.7
Rating
Students
541
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
11%
Engelhard Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1004 S First St, Louisville, KY 40203
1.7
Rating
Students
265
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Trunnell Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
7609 St. Andrews Church Road, Louisville, KY 40214
1.7
Rating
Students
528
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
16%
Gutermuth Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1500 Sanders Lane, Louisville, KY 40216
1.7
Rating
Students
451
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Rutherford Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
301 Southland Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40214
1.7
Rating
Students
476
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
14%
Johnson Traditional Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2509 Wilson Ave, Louisville, KY 40210
1.7
Rating
Students
516
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
13%
The Academy @ Shawnee
publichighGrade 6-12
4001 Herman Street, Louisville, KY 40212
1.7
Rating
Students
1,051
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Watterson Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
3900 Breckinridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40218
1.6
Rating
Students
454
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
12%
Thomas Jefferson Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1501 Rangeland Road, Louisville, KY 40219
1.6
Rating
Students
943
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
13%
Kerrick Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2210 Upper Hunters Trace, Louisville, KY 40216
1.6
Rating
Students
348
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
14%
Sanders Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
8408 Terry Rd, Louisville, KY 40258
1.5
Rating
Students
394
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Dixie Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
10201 Casalanda Dr, Louisville, KY 40272
1.5
Rating
Students
370
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Frayser Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1230 Larchmont Ave, Louisville, KY 40215
1.5
Rating
Students
419
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Conway Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
6300 Terry Road, Louisville, KY 40258
1.5
Rating
Students
678
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
13%
Semple Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
724 Denmark Street, Louisville, KY 40215
1.5
Rating
Students
592
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
9%
Indian Trail Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
3709 E Indian Tr, Louisville, KY 40213
1.4
Rating
Students
649
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
8%
Blake Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3801 Bonaventure Blvd, Louisville, KY 40219
1.4
Rating
Students
561
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
11%
The Phoenix School Of Discovery
publichighGrade 6-12
502 Wood Rd, Louisville, KY 40222
1.4
Rating
Students
383
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
12%
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.