For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,197 students in 40203, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 293 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 40203, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 40203, KY are Meyzeek Middle School, Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence and Central High Magnet Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40203 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40203, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40203, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meyzeek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
828 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Gr: 6-10 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Central High Magnet Career Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1130 West Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8226
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8226
Gr: 9-12 | 1,256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Coleridge-taylor Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 W Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8232
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8232
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Engelhard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1004 S First St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8246
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8246
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
900 S Floyd St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7008
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7008
Gr: PK | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy
Special Education School
111 E Kentucky St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 636-2084
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 636-2084
Gr: PK-K | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Technical College
Vocational School
727 West Chestnut
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 595-4136
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 595-4136
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Jefferson Campus
Vocational School
727 West Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 588-4136
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 588-4136
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 40203, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 40203, KY include Meyzeek Middle School, Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence and Central High Magnet Career Academy.
How many public schools are located in 40203?
10 public schools are located in 40203.
What percentage of students in 40203 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 40203 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40203?
40203 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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