Best Schools in Shepherdsville, Kentucky
12 schools · 5 Elementary · 4 Middle · 3 High
Choosing a school in Shepherdsville?
Use this page to compare every school in Shepherdsville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Little Flock Christian Academy
Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Hebron Middle School
Middle · Bullitt County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Bullitt Alternative Center
High · Bullitt County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Shepherdsville for 2026 are Little Flock Christian Academy (6.0/10), Hebron Middle School (5.6/10), and Bullitt Alternative Center (5.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 12 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
12
11 public · 1 private
Avg Score
4.6
out of 10
Median Home
$242,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
12
11 public · 1 private
Avg Score
4.6
out of 10
Median Home
$242,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 5.5/10 despite 88% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Shepherdsville schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Shepherdsville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Flock Christian Academy | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Hebron Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Bullitt Alternative Center | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Cedar Grove Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Bernheim Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 6 | North Bullitt High School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Freedom Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Bullitt Central High School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Shepherdsville Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Bullitt Lick Middle School | 3.6 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 4.6/10
- Median household income
- $77,083
- Median home value
- $242,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 82%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Shepherdsville compares
Kentucky rank
#134 of 137
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Kentucky avg (6.2)
Median household income
$77k
130% of Kentucky median
Schools in this city
12
About Schools in Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Shepherdsville's public school system covers 11 ranked schools, spanning elementary and middle school levels. The city's schools average 5.8 out of 10 — a score that signals meaningful variation across campuses. Twenty-seven percent of schools, or 3 out of 11, score 7.0 or above, giving families real options at the higher end of the performance range.
Cedar Grove Elementary leads all Shepherdsville schools with an 8.5 out of 10 — the strongest result in the city and a clear distance above the local average. Two other elementary schools, Roby Elementary and Shepherdsville Elementary, both score 7.0, confirming that the city's top performers are concentrated at the elementary level. Freedom Elementary lands at 6.6, sitting just below that upper cluster. Hebron Middle School posts a 5.8, matching the city average exactly and representing the only middle school with a published rating here.
The elementary landscape is where Shepherdsville's strengths show most clearly. Cedar Grove's 8.5 puts it in a different tier from its peers, and the twin 7.0 scores at Roby and Shepherdsville Elementary mean families have three solid options before middle school. Parents with children approaching that transition have fewer high-performing options to weigh — Hebron at 5.8 is on par with the city average, making the elementary-to-middle shift a checkpoint worth planning around early.
For families weighing Shepherdsville against other Kentucky cities, the 5.8 average reflects a mixed picture: a capable elementary tier at the top and a middle school that tracks with the local mean. The practical move is to prioritize Cedar Grove or one of the 7.0-rated elementary schools if attendance zones allow it, verify boundaries early since performance varies considerably by campus, and keep a close eye on Hebron as children advance past fifth grade.
Elementary Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 453 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.3 | ||
| 2 | 591 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.6 | ||
| 3 | 540 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.3 | ||
| 4 | 448 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.0 | ||
| 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 | Little Flock Christian Academy
Private
202 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.0 | ||
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 525 students · 6th–8th | 5.6 |
| 2 | 380 students · 6th–8th | 4.9 |
| 3 | 400 students · 6th–8th | 3.6 |
| 4 | 354 students · 6th–8th | 3.1 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 students · 6th–12th | 5.5 |
| 2 | 1,160 students · 9th–12th | 4.8 |
| 3 | 1,359 students · 9th–12th | 4.5 |
Schools in Shepherdsville
Shepherdsville, Kentucky · 12 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$77,083
Median Home Value
$242,700
Median Rent
$939/mo
Population
38,533
College Educated
18%
Homeownership
82%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Community Profile
Shepherdsville has a median household income of $77,083. It is a community where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $242,700, with a median rent of $939/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.6%. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Kentucky
- Elementary
- 5
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 3
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Shepherdsville, Kentucky
How many schools are in Shepherdsville, Kentucky?
Shepherdsville has 12 schools, including 11 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Shepherdsville, Kentucky?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Shepherdsville is 4.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Shepherdsville, Kentucky?
The top-ranked school in Shepherdsville on MySchoolScout is Little Flock Christian Academy with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Shepherdsville, Kentucky?
The top-ranked elementary school in Shepherdsville on MySchoolScout is Little Flock Christian Academy with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Shepherdsville, Kentucky?
The top-ranked middle school in Shepherdsville on MySchoolScout is Hebron Middle School with a composite score of 5.6/10.
What is the best high school in Shepherdsville, Kentucky?
The top-ranked high school in Shepherdsville on MySchoolScout is Bullitt Alternative Center with a composite score of 5.5/10.
How many school districts serve Shepherdsville, Kentucky?
Shepherdsville is served by 1 school district: Bullitt County.
What is the education level in Shepherdsville, Kentucky?
According to Census data, 18% of adults in Shepherdsville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Shepherdsville, Kentucky?
The median household income in Shepherdsville is approximately $77,083 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Shepherdsville, Kentucky?
Yes, Shepherdsville has 1 private school alongside 11 public schools. The top-rated private school is Little Flock Christian Academy with a score of 6.0/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shepherdsville, Kentucky?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Shepherdsville is 16.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Shepherdsville, 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 built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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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.