6.1 avg / 10

Best Schools in Louisville, Kentucky

233 schools · 136 Elementary · 23 Middle · 38 High · 36 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 161

Private: 72

Districts: 3

Avg Rating: 6.1/10

Estimated Scores: 33%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.1/10
Median household income: $67,049
Median home value: $233,761
Bachelor's degree or higher: 34%
Avg commute: 22 min
Owner-occupied homes: 59%

How Louisville compares

Kentucky rank

#83 of 137

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Kentucky avg (6.2)

Median household income

$67k

113% of Kentucky median

Schools in this city

209

About Schools in Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville's public school system spans 147 ranked schools, giving families a wide field to navigate. The city average sits at 5.9 out of 10, which tracks close to typical mid-sized urban districts — useful context for parents calibrating expectations before diving into school-by-school comparisons.

The top of the range is genuinely strong. DuPont Manual High leads the city with an 8.8 out of 10, one of the highest scores among Kentucky public high schools. Eastern High and Ballard High both score 8.6, and Central High Magnet Career Academy follows at 8.5. The magnet and career academy structure at several of these schools means enrollment often involves applications or specialized criteria — parents should confirm eligibility and deadlines early. At the elementary level, Hawthorne Elementary stands out with an 8.3, a score that puts it well above the city mean.

That upper tier is meaningful but not overwhelming in size. Thirty-seven schools — 25% of ranked Louisville public schools — score 7 or above. That's one in four, which is a reasonable proportion for a city this size, though it also means the other three in four fall below that threshold. Families zoned to lower-scoring schools have real options through magnet programs and open enrollment pathways, but those seats are competitive and limited. The spread between the city's top performers and its average-scoring schools is nearly three full points, so neighborhood location has a measurable impact on the baseline school a child is assigned to.

For practical planning: start with duPont Manual, Eastern, Ballard, and Central if you're focused on high school options — these four consistently rank at the top and represent different program emphases worth comparing. At the elementary level, look at where Hawthorne sits relative to your address and whether open enrollment applies. Because 75% of schools score below 7, parents who want above-average performance should treat school selection as an active decision rather than a default. Research magnet eligibility, check zoning boundaries carefully, and build a short list from the 37 schools that clear that 7-plus threshold.

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Elementary Schools

136 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Hawthorne Elementary 438 students · Pre-K–5th	438	Pre-K–5th	8.3
2	Maryville Elementary School 351 students · Pre-K–5th	351	Pre-K–5th	8.1
3	Field Elementary 428 students · Kindergarten–5th	428	Kindergarten–5th	8.1
4	Norton Elementary 728 students · Kindergarten–5th	728	Kindergarten–5th	8.0
5	Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary 327 students · Kindergarten–5th	327	Kindergarten–5th	7.7
6	Crums Lane Elementary 426 students · Kindergarten–5th	426	Kindergarten–5th	7.6
7	Minors Lane Elementary 372 students · Pre-K–5th	372	Pre-K–5th	7.6
8	Brandeis Elementary 460 students · Pre-K–5th	460	Pre-K–5th	7.5
9	Frayser Elementary 354 students · Kindergarten–5th	354	Kindergarten–5th	7.4
10	Camp Taylor Elementary 420 students · Kindergarten–5th	420	Kindergarten–5th	7.2
11	Overdale Elementary School 367 students · Pre-K–5th	367	Pre-K–5th	7.1
12	Greathouse/Shryock Traditional 599 students · Kindergarten–5th	599	Kindergarten–5th	7.1
13	Bloom Elementary 540 students · Kindergarten–5th	540	Kindergarten–5th	7.1
14	Greenwood Elementary 444 students · Kindergarten–5th	444	Kindergarten–5th	7.0
15	Luhr Elementary 523 students · Kindergarten–5th	523	Kindergarten–5th	7.0
16	Price Elementary 428 students · Kindergarten–5th	428	Kindergarten–5th	7.0
17	Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School 361 students · Kindergarten–5th	361	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
18	Engelhard Elementary 290 students · Kindergarten–5th	290	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
19	Byck Elementary 265 students · Kindergarten–5th	265	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
20	Wellington Elementary 418 students · Kindergarten–5th	418	Kindergarten–5th	6.8
21	Dunn Elementary 461 students · Kindergarten–5th	461	Kindergarten–5th	6.8
22	Atkinson Academy 390 students · Kindergarten–5th	390	Kindergarten–5th	6.8
23	Klondike Lane Elementary 463 students · Pre-K–5th	463	Pre-K–5th	6.6
24	Farmer Elementary 759 students · Pre-K–5th	759	Pre-K–5th	6.6
25	Cochrane Elementary 494 students · Pre-K–5th	494	Pre-K–5th	6.5

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26	Lowe Elementary 594 students · Kindergarten–5th	594	Kindergarten–5th	6.5
27	Rangeland Elementary 504 students · Kindergarten–5th	504	Kindergarten–5th	6.4
28	Hite Elementary 474 students · Kindergarten–5th	474	Kindergarten–5th	6.3
29	Trunnell Elementary 509 students · Pre-K–5th	509	Pre-K–5th	6.3
30	Young Elementary 226 students · Kindergarten–5th	226	Kindergarten–5th	6.3
31	Maupin Elementary 307 students · Pre-K–5th	307	Pre-K–5th	6.3
32	Shacklette Elementary 417 students · Pre-K–5th	417	Pre-K–5th	6.2
33	Wheeler Elementary 615 students · Kindergarten–5th	615	Kindergarten–5th	6.2
34	Middletown Elementary 572 students · Pre-K–5th	572	Pre-K–5th	6.1
35	Bowen Elementary 766 students · Kindergarten–5th	766	Kindergarten–5th	6.1
36	King Elementary 288 students · Kindergarten–5th	288	Kindergarten–5th	6.1
37	Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts 571 students · Kindergarten–5th	571	Kindergarten–5th	6.0
38	Stopher Elementary 767 students · Pre-K–5th	767	Pre-K–5th	6.0
39	Mill Creek Elementary 479 students · Pre-K–5th	479	Pre-K–5th	5.9
40	Tully Elementary 795 students · Pre-K–5th	795	Pre-K–5th	5.8
41	Okolona Elementary 378 students · Pre-K–5th	378	Pre-K–5th	5.8
42	Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary 413 students · Pre-K–5th	413	Pre-K–5th	5.7
43	Blue Lick Elementary 493 students · Pre-K–5th	493	Pre-K–5th	5.6
44	Semple Elementary 562 students · Kindergarten–5th	562	Kindergarten–5th	5.6
45	Shelby Academy 384 students · Kindergarten–5th	384	Kindergarten–5th	5.6
46	Wilt Elementary 528 students · Pre-K–5th	528	Pre-K–5th	5.5
47	Eisenhower Elementary 596 students · Kindergarten–5th	596	Kindergarten–5th	5.5
48	Wilder Elementary 522 students · Pre-K–5th	522	Pre-K–5th	5.4
49	Johnsontown Road Elementary 388 students · Kindergarten–5th	388	Kindergarten–5th	5.4
50	Kenwood Elementary 586 students · Kindergarten–5th	586	Kindergarten–5th	5.3
51	Goldsmith Elementary 630 students · Kindergarten–5th	630	Kindergarten–5th	5.3
52	Bates Elementary 576 students · Kindergarten–5th	576	Kindergarten–5th	5.2
53	Smyrna Elementary School 481 students · Pre-K–5th	481	Pre-K–5th	5.2
54	Slaughter Elementary 427 students · Kindergarten–5th	427	Kindergarten–5th	5.2
55	Cane Run Elementary 392 students · Pre-K–5th	392	Pre-K–5th	5.1
56	Medora Elementary 454 students · Kindergarten–5th	454	Kindergarten–5th	5.1
57	Layne Elementary 404 students · Kindergarten–5th	404	Kindergarten–5th	5.1
58	Jacob Elementary 520 students · Pre-K–5th	520	Pre-K–5th	5.1
59	Zachary Taylor Elementary 289 students · Kindergarten–5th	289	Kindergarten–5th	5.0
60	Chenoweth Elementary 527 students · Pre-K–5th	527	Pre-K–5th	4.9
61	Mcferran Preparatory Academy 664 students · Pre-K–5th	664	Pre-K–5th	4.9
62	Gutermuth Elementary 421 students · Kindergarten–5th	421	Kindergarten–5th	4.8
63	Auburndale Elementary 580 students · Pre-K–5th	580	Pre-K–5th	4.8
64	Chancey Elementary 560 students · Pre-K–5th	560	Pre-K–5th	4.8
65	Dixie Elementary 360 students · Pre-K–5th	360	Pre-K–5th	4.7
66	Foster Traditional Academy 468 students · Kindergarten–5th	468	Kindergarten–5th	4.6
67	Wilkerson Elementary School 553 students · Pre-K–5th	553	Pre-K–5th	4.5
68	Alex R. Kennedy Elementary 376 students · Pre-K–5th	376	Pre-K–5th	4.5
69	Audubon Traditional Elementary 616 students · Kindergarten–5th	616	Kindergarten–5th	4.3
70	Stonestreet Elementary 487 students · Pre-K–5th	487	Pre-K–5th	4.2
71	Kerrick Elementary 364 students · Kindergarten–5th	364	Kindergarten–5th	4.2
72	Hartstern Elementary 567 students · Pre-K–5th	567	Pre-K–5th	4.1
73	Kennedy Elementary 455 students · Pre-K–5th	455	Pre-K–5th	4.0
74	Schaffner Traditional Elementary 601 students · Kindergarten–5th	601	Kindergarten–5th	4.0
75	St Matthews Elementary 589 students · Kindergarten–5th	589	Kindergarten–5th	3.9
76	Portland Elementary 279 students · Kindergarten–5th	279	Kindergarten–5th	3.9
77	Watterson Elementary 484 students · Kindergarten–5th	484	Kindergarten–5th	3.8
78	Sanders Elementary 435 students · Kindergarten–5th	435	Kindergarten–5th	3.8
79	Cochran Elementary 375 students · Kindergarten–5th	375	Kindergarten–5th	3.8
80	Blake Elementary 546 students · Pre-K–5th	546	Pre-K–5th	3.7
81	Hazelwood Elementary 520 students · Pre-K–5th	520	Pre-K–5th	3.6
82	Laukhuf Elementary 603 students · Pre-K–5th	603	Pre-K–5th	3.5
83	Fern Creek Elementary 736 students · Kindergarten–5th	736	Kindergarten–5th	3.4
84	Jeffersontown Elementary 689 students · Kindergarten–5th	689	Kindergarten–5th	3.4
85	Rutherford Elementary 484 students · Pre-K–5th	484	Pre-K–5th	3.2
86	Indian Trail Elementary 591 students · Kindergarten–5th	591	Kindergarten–5th	3.1
87	Carter Traditional Elementary 519 students · Kindergarten–5th	519	Kindergarten–5th	2.7
88	The Brook-Dupont 5 students · Pre-K–8th	5	Pre-K–8th	—
89	St Joseph Children's Home 24 students · Kindergarten–8th	24	Kindergarten–8th	—
90	Western Day Treatment 16 students · Kindergarten–5th	16	Kindergarten–5th	—
91	Heuser Hearing & Language Academy 10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	10	Pre-K–Kindergarten	—
92	Bellewood 7 students · Kindergarten–5th	7	Kindergarten–5th	—
Private Schools 44 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	NUR ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF LOUISVILLE Private 107 students · Pre-K–8th	107	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF LOUISVILLE Private 111 students · Pre-K–8th	111	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	JOHN PAUL II ACADEMY Private 117 students · Pre-K–8th	117	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	THE DE PAUL SCHOOL Private 143 students · Kindergarten–8th	143	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
5	FRIENDS SCHOOL Private 77 students · Pre-K–8th	77	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	ST EDWARD SCHOOL Private 289 students · Pre-K–8th	289	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
7	ST RITA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 215 students · Pre-K–8th	215	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
8	MEREDITH-DUNN SCHOOL Private 176 students · Kindergarten–8th	176	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
9	HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL Private 355 students · Pre-K–8th	355	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
10	ST JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 105 students · Kindergarten–8th	105	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
11	THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF LOUISVILLE Private 131 students · Pre-K–8th	131	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
12	WALDORF SCHOOL OF LOUISVILLE Private 127 students · Kindergarten–8th	127	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
13	SACRED HEART MODEL SCHOOL Private 377 students · Kindergarten–8th	377	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
14	OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 90 students · Pre-K–8th	90	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
15	HAYFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 49 students · Kindergarten–5th	49	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
16	ST ATHANASIUS Private 182 students · Kindergarten–8th	182	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
17	ST ANDREW ACADEMY Private 143 students · Pre-K–8th	143	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
18	NOTRE DAME ACADEMY Private 399 students · Kindergarten–8th	399	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
19	WEST END SCHOOL Private 108 students · Pre-K–8th	108	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
20	OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Private 349 students · Pre-K–8th	349	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
21	ST RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 303 students · Pre-K–8th	303	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
22	ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL Private 244 students · Pre-K–8th	244	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
23	ST AGNES SCHOOL Private 444 students · Pre-K–8th	444	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
24	ASCENSON Private 219 students · Pre-K–8th	219	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
25	ST STEPHEN MARTYR SCHOOL Private 231 students · Pre-K–8th	231	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
26	ST PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 207 students · Pre-K–8th	207	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
27	ST ALBERT THE GREAT SCHOOL Private 595 students · Pre-K–8th	595	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
28	HOLY TRINITY PARISH SCHOOL Private 700 students · Pre-K–8th	700	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
29	EMMA L. MINNIS JUNIOR ACADEMY Private 46 students · Pre-K–8th	46	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
30	THE VIRGINIA CHANCE SCHOOL Private 125 students · Pre-K–5th	125	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
31	ST GABRIEL SCHOOL Private 540 students · Kindergarten–8th	540	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
32	ST PATRICK SCHOOL Private 602 students · Pre-K–8th	602	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
33	ST MARGARET MARY SCHOOL Private 674 students · Kindergarten–8th	674	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
34	ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Private 575 students · Pre-K–8th	575	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
35	HEUSER HEARING & LANGUAGE ACADEMY Private 11 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	11	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
36	LOUISVILLE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Private 12 students · Kindergarten–6th	12	Kindergarten–6th	Not Rated
37	CITY SCHOOLHOUSE Private 11 students · Pre-K–8th	11	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
38	MONTESSORI TORAH ACADEMY Private 10 students · Pre-K–4th	10	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated
39	CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL Private 12 students · Pre-K–TK	12	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
40	HARVEY BROWNE PRESCHOOL Private 23 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	23	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
41	HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN NURSERY AND WEEKDAY SCHOOL Private 15 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	15	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
42	KENESETH ISRAEL PRESCHOOL Private 6 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	6	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
43	MIDDLETOWN CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Private 13 students · Pre-K–TK	13	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
44	LOUISVILLE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Private 12 students · Pre-K–6th	12	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated

Middle Schools

23 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Grace M. James Academy of Excellence 424 students · 6th–9th	424	6th–9th	8.3
2	Meyzeek Middle 896 students · 6th–8th	896	6th–8th	7.8
3	Noe Middle 1,198 students · 6th–8th	1,198	6th–8th	7.1
4	Kammerer Middle 678 students · 6th–8th	678	6th–8th	6.6
5	Thomas Jefferson Middle 894 students · 6th–8th	894	6th–8th	6.4
6	Newburg Middle 753 students · 6th–8th	753	6th–8th	6.3
7	Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North 486 students · 6th–8th	486	6th–8th	6.1
8	Crosby Middle 887 students · 6th–8th	887	6th–8th	5.8
9	Conway Middle 609 students · 6th–8th	609	6th–8th	5.7
10	Highland Middle 717 students · 6th–8th	717	6th–8th	5.7
11	Barret Traditional Middle 631 students · 6th–8th	631	6th–8th	5.6
12	Ramsey Middle 1,029 students · 6th–8th	1,029	6th–8th	5.6
13	Westport Middle 1,051 students · 6th–8th	1,051	6th–8th	5.4
14	Knight Middle 569 students · 6th–8th	569	6th–8th	5.4
15	Stuart Academy 1,008 students · 6th–8th	1,008	6th–8th	5.4
16	Lassiter Middle 889 students · 6th–8th	889	6th–8th	5.3
17	Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South 549 students · 6th–8th	549	6th–8th	5.1
18	Jefferson County Traditional Middle 874 students · 6th–8th	874	6th–8th	4.9
19	Western Middle School for the Arts 618 students · 6th–8th	618	6th–8th	4.5
20	Farnsley Middle 973 students · 6th–8th	973	6th–8th	4.5
21	Carrithers Middle 552 students · 6th–8th	552	6th–8th	4.1
22	Johnson Traditional Middle 660 students · 6th–8th	660	6th–8th	2.1
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	NATIVITY ACADEMY AT ST BONIFACE Private 56 students · 6th–8th	56	6th–8th	Not Rated

High Schools

38 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	duPont Manual High 1,922 students · 9th–12th	1,922	9th–12th	8.8
2	Eastern High 1,874 students · 9th–12th	1,874	9th–12th	8.6
3	Ballard High 2,033 students · 9th–12th	2,033	9th–12th	8.6
4	Central High Magnet Career Academy 1,239 students · 9th–12th	1,239	9th–12th	8.5
5	Fern Creek High 1,588 students · 9th–12th	1,588	9th–12th	8.2
6	Valley High 886 students · 9th–12th	886	9th–12th	8.0
7	Atherton High 1,496 students · 9th–12th	1,496	9th–12th	7.9
8	Jeffersontown High 1,096 students · 9th–12th	1,096	9th–12th	7.8
9	Louisville Male High 1,904 students · 9th–12th	1,904	9th–12th	7.5
10	Liberty High 131 students · 7th–12th	131	7th–12th	7.4
11	Ahrens Educational Resource Center 38 students · 12th–12th	38	12th–12th	7.2
12	Mary Jo and William MacDonald Maryhurst 62 students · 6th–12th	62	6th–12th	6.9
13	Newcomer Academy 605 students · 6th–12th	605	6th–12th	6.7
14	Minor Daniels Academy 186 students · 6th–12th	186	6th–12th	6.7
15	Doss High 1,087 students · 9th–12th	1,087	9th–12th	6.0
16	Pleasure Ridge Park High 1,615 students · 9th–12th	1,615	9th–12th	5.8
17	Seneca High 1,317 students · 9th–12th	1,317	9th–12th	5.7
18	Iroquois High 1,146 students · 9th–12th	1,146	9th–12th	5.7
19	Southern High 1,540 students · 9th–12th	1,540	9th–12th	5.5
20	Butler Traditional High 1,406 students · 9th–12th	1,406	9th–12th	5.3
21	Western High 576 students · 9th–12th	576	9th–12th	5.3
22	Marion C. Moore School 2,031 students · 6th–12th	2,031	6th–12th	5.3
23	The Phoenix School of Discovery 395 students · 6th–12th	395	6th–12th	5.3
24	Waggener High 867 students · 9th–12th	867	9th–12th	5.2
25	The Academy @ Shawnee 972 students · 6th–12th	972	6th–12th	5.2

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26	Breckinridge Metropolitan High 92 students · 7th–12th	92	7th–12th	5.2
27	The Brook-KMI 30 students · 6th–12th	30	6th–12th	5.0
28	Boys & Girls Haven 16 students · 6th–12th	16	6th–12th	—
29	Ackerly 2 students · 5th–12th	2	5th–12th	—
30	Mary Ryan Academy 18 students · 9th–12th	18	9th–12th	—
31	U of L PACT Program 20 students · 12th–12th	20	12th–12th	—
32	Brooklawn 17 students · 6th–12th	17	6th–12th	—
Private Schools 6 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	PRESENTATION ACADEMY Private 165 students · 9th–12th	165	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL/DIOCESE Private 240 students · 9th–12th	240	9th–12th	Not Rated
3	DE SALES HIGH SCHOOL Private 350 students · 9th–12th	350	9th–12th	Not Rated
4	ASSUMPTION HIGH SCHOOL Private 874 students · 9th–12th	874	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	MERCY ACADEMY Private 508 students · 9th–12th	508	9th–12th	Not Rated
6	TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL Private 1,192 students · 9th–12th	1,192	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

36 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	J. Graham Brown School 753 students · Kindergarten–12th	753	Kindergarten–12th	7.6
2	Kentucky School for the Blind 64 students · Kindergarten–12th	64	Kindergarten–12th	7.3
3	W.E.B. DuBois Academy 507 students · 6th–11th	507	6th–11th	7.3
4	Peace Academy 95 students · Pre-K–12th	95	Pre-K–12th	7.2
5	Westport Early Childhood Center 186 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	186	Pre-K–Pre-K	7.2
6	George Unseld Early Childhood Center 268 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	268	Pre-K–Pre-K	7.1
7	Churchill Park School 83 students · Pre-K–12th	83	Pre-K–12th	7.0
8	Dawson Orman Education Center 174 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	174	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.8
9	Waller-Williams Environmental 66 students · Kindergarten–12th	66	Kindergarten–12th	6.7
10	DuValle Education Center 169 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	169	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.3
11	Pathfinder School of Innovation 1,451 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,451	Kindergarten–12th	4.7
12	Binet School 26 students · Kindergarten–12th	26	Kindergarten–12th	—
13	Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce 1 students · Kindergarten–12th	1	Kindergarten–12th	—
14	Home of the Innocents Discovery 28 students · Pre-K–12th	28	Pre-K–12th	—
15	Home of the Innocents School 22 students · Kindergarten–12th	22	Kindergarten–12th	—
Private Schools 21 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	SUMMIT ACADEMY OF GREATER LOUISVILLE Private 112 students · Kindergarten–12th	112	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
2	VALOR TRADITIONAL ACADEMY Private 118 students · Kindergarten–12th	118	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
3	ST FRANCIS SCHOOL Private 388 students · Kindergarten–12th	388	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
4	LOUISVILLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY Private 52 students · Kindergarten–12th	52	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
5	PITT ACADEMY Private 62 students · Kindergarten–12th	62	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
6	IMMACULATA CLASSICAL ACADEMY Private 172 students · Pre-K–12th	172	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
7	WHITEFIELD ACADEMY Private 500 students · Pre-K–12th	500	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
8	VALIANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 113 students · Pre-K–12th	113	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
9	LOUISVILLE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL Private 712 students · Pre-K–12th	712	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
10	PORTLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 389 students · Pre-K–12th	389	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

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11	LOUISVILLE ADVENTIST ACADEMY Private 87 students · Pre-K–12th	87	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
12	ACADEMY FOR INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE Private 321 students · Pre-K–12th	321	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
13	EVANGEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 104 students · Kindergarten–12th	104	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
14	WALDEN SCHOOL CORPORATION Private 280 students · Kindergarten–12th	280	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
15	KENTUCKY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Private 754 students · Pre-K–12th	754	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
16	BETH HAVEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 178 students · Kindergarten–12th	178	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
17	EVANGEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 204 students · Kindergarten–12th	204	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
18	LANDMARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 166 students · Pre-K–12th	166	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
19	MICAH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 172 students · Kindergarten–12th	172	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
20	HIGHLANDS LATIN SCHOOL Private 729 students · Kindergarten–12th	729	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
21	RSM LOUISVILLE LLC Private 471 students · Kindergarten–12th	471	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky · 233 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 32 ZIP codes

Median Income

$67,049

Median Home Value

$233,761

Median Rent

$1,126/mo

Population

765,846

College Educated

34%

Homeownership

59%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

16.3%

Community Profile

Louisville has a median household income of $67,049. It is an area where 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $233,761, with a median rent of $1,126/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.3%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Kentucky
Total Schools: 233
Elementary: 136
Middle: 23
High: 38
Districts: 3
Avg Rating: 6.1/10

Resources

🔍 Google "Louisville schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Louisville 📊 Niche Louisville Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School Districts (3)

Kentucky School for the Blind District

1 school · 64 students

Bullitt County

25 schools · 12,954 students

Jefferson County

171 schools · 94,793 students

Nearby Cities

Shepherdsville (12 schools)

13 mi

Mount Washington (6 schools)

14 mi

Goshen (4 schools)

15 mi

Mt. Washington (2 schools)

14 mi

Pewee Valley (3 schools)

13 mi

West Point (1 school)

17 mi

Crestwood (8 schools)

Fisherville (1 school)

19 mi

Other Major Cities in Kentucky

Top metros statewide by school count.

Lexington 100 schools Bowling Green 42 schools Owensboro 36 schools Paducah 20 schools Frankfort 20 schools

Featured Rankings

See our in-depth rankings with interactive maps, score breakdowns, and school spotlights.

Best Elementary Schools in Louisville Best Middle Schools in Louisville Best High Schools in Louisville

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Louisville, Kentucky

How many schools are in Louisville, Kentucky?

Louisville has 233 schools, including 161 public and 72 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Louisville, Kentucky?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Louisville is 6.1 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Louisville, Kentucky?

The top-ranked school in Louisville on MySchoolScout is Nur Islamic School of Louisville with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Louisville, Kentucky?

The top-ranked elementary school in Louisville on MySchoolScout is Nur Islamic School of Louisville with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Louisville, Kentucky?

The top-ranked middle school in Louisville on MySchoolScout is Grace M. James Academy of Excellence with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best high school in Louisville, Kentucky?

The top-ranked high school in Louisville on MySchoolScout is Dupont Manual High with a composite score of 8.8/10.

How many school districts serve Louisville, Kentucky?

Louisville is served by 3 school districts: Kentucky School for the Blind District, Bullitt County, Jefferson County.

What is the education level in Louisville, Kentucky?

According to Census data, 34% of adults in Louisville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Louisville, Kentucky?

The median household income in Louisville is approximately $67,049 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Louisville, Kentucky?

Yes, Louisville has 72 private schools alongside 161 public schools. The top-rated private school is Nur Islamic School of Louisville with a score of 8.9/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Louisville, Kentucky?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Louisville is 13.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Louisville, Kentucky?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.