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 Score7%
ELA Assessment Score11%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 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 1,301 students at Iroquois High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Young Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1107 South 17Th Street, Louisville, KY 40210
1.2
Rating
Students
100
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1115 W Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40203
1.2
Rating
Students
315
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4530 Bellevue Avenue, Louisville, KY 40215
1.1
Rating
Students
470
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
9%
Stuart Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4603 Valley Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40272
1.1
Rating
Students
1,166
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
8%
Shelby Academy
publicelementaryK-5
735 Ziegler Street, Louisville, KY 40217
1.1
Rating
Students
290
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
8%
Cane Run Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3951 Cane Run Rd, Louisville, KY 40211
1
Rating
Students
401
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Byck Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2328 Cedar Street, Louisville, KY 40212
1
Rating
Students
272
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Mill Creek Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3816 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40216
1
Rating
Students
437
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
6%
Jacob Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3701 East Wheatmore Drive, Louisville, KY 40215
1
Rating
Students
519
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Foster Traditional Academy
publicelementaryK-5
1401 South 41St Street, Louisville, KY 40211
1
Rating
Students
317
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
3%
Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
755 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40210
1
Rating
Students
427
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Maupin Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1312 Catalpa Street, Louisville, KY 40211
1
Rating
Students
302
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
King Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4325 Vermont Ave, Louisville, KY 40211
1
Rating
Students
306
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Kennedy Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3800 Gibson Lane, Louisville, KY 40211
1
Rating
Students
482
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Waller-Williams Environmental
publichighK-12
2415 Rockford Lane, Louisville, KY 40216
1
Rating
Students
64
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Iroquois High
publichighGrade 9-12
4615 Taylor Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40215
1
Rating
Students
1,301
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
9%
Mcferran Preparatory Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
1900 S. 7Th Street, Louisville, KY 40208
1
Rating
Students
584
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
2%
Bellewood
publicelementaryK-5
11103 Park Road, Louisville, KY 40223
1
Rating
Students
7
Student-Teacher
2:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
10%
Brooklawn
publichighGrade 6-12
3121 Brooklawn Campus Drive, Louisville, KY 40218
1
Rating
Students
28
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
12%
Newcomer Academy
publichighGrade 6-12
3741 Pulliam Dr, Louisville, KY 40218
1
Rating
Students
578
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
1%
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.