What types of schools are available in Louisville, Kentucky?

Louisville, Kentucky offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Louisville, Kentucky

Q: How many schools are in Louisville, Kentucky?

There are 160 schools in Louisville, Kentucky, serving 87,691 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Louisville?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Louisville, Kentucky, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

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 Score5%

ELA Assessment Score5%

🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)13 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 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 697 students at Echo Trail Middle School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 1:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Minor Daniels Academy

publichighGrade 6-12

1960 Bashford Manor Ln, Louisville, KY 40218

200 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202

Ahrens Educational Resource Center

publichighGrade 12-12

546 S First St, Louisville, KY 40202

Kentucky School For The Blind

publichighK-12

1867 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

1405 Browns Ln, Louisville, KY 40207

Heuser Hearing & Language Academy

publicelementaryPK-K

111 E Kentucky St, Louisville, KY 40203

Dawson Orman Education Center

publicelementaryPK-PK

900 S Floyd St, Louisville, KY 40203

Duvalle Education Center

publicelementaryPK-PK

3610 Bohne Ave, Louisville, KY 40211

8521 Lagrange Rd, Louisville, KY 40242

publichighGrade 12-12

Davidson Hall Room 102, Louisville, KY 40292

Home Of The Innocents Discovery

publichighPK-12

1100 East Market St, Louisville, KY 40206

3307 East Indian Trail, Louisville, KY 40213

2020 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205

3332 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40218

Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center

publicelementaryPK-PK

1501 Rangeland Rd, Louisville, KY 40219

Gheens Early Childhood Center

publicelementaryPK-PK

4425 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40213

Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-7

3526 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40212

George Unseld Early Childhood Center

publicelementaryPK-PK

5216 Ilex Ave, Louisville, KY 40213

Echo Trail Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-7

2604 Echo Trail, Louisville, KY 40245

Westport Early Childhood Center

publicelementaryPK-PK

8800 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40242

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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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

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.

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