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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 40216


At a glance
10
Schools
5,366
Students
Top rankedSchaffner Traditional Elementary430th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools
Biggest riser
Western High up 17 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Kerrick Elementary 11.8 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
2★
1★
0★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 40216 zip code area of Louisville, Kentucky is home to 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. While the schools in this area face challenges, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage among the student population, a few schools stand out for their relatively stronger academic performance.

Schaffner Traditional Elementary is the top-performing school in the area, ranking in the top 430 out of 685 elementary schools in the Jefferson County district. It has higher proficiency rates in math, reading, and other subjects compared to the district and state averages. Farnsley Middle also performs better than some of the other middle schools in the area, particularly in reading proficiency. Additionally, the Waller-Williams Environmental alternative school stands out with a high graduation rate of 93.5% and a very low student-teacher ratio of 3.8, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

However, the majority of schools in the 40216 zip code area perform below the district and state averages in academic proficiency. The lowest-performing schools include Mill Creek Elementary, Crums Lane Elementary, and Kerrick Elementary. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.41% to 78.71%, indicates a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may present unique challenges for these schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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