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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 40241

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At a glance

Schools

1,486

Students

5-star school

Top rankedNorton Elementary6^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Zachary Taylor Elementary up 28 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 40241 zip code area in Kentucky is home to two elementary schools - Norton Elementary and Zachary Taylor Elementary. While both serve students in grades K-5, the performance of these schools varies significantly.

Norton Elementary stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking among the best in Jefferson County and the state of Kentucky. With a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Norton Elementary students excel on state assessments, outperforming their peers across all subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Zachary Taylor Elementary has struggled, ranking in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools and receiving a 1-star rating.

The difference in performance between the two schools may be attributed to factors such as student demographics and resource allocation. Norton Elementary serves a more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, Zachary Taylor Elementary spends more per student, yet this higher funding does not translate to better academic outcomes. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to the performance gap could provide valuable insights for improving educational opportunities in the 40241 zip code area.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)			KSA Reading (2025)			KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Zachary Taylor Elementary	Public	K-5	9620 Westport Road	Louisville	40241	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-8336	260	23	11.1	67.7%	66 (25.4%)	87 (33.5%)	70 (26.9%)	17 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.7%)	14.2	617^th of 685 public elementary schools	9.9%		8.5	645^th of 685 public elementary schools	5.8%	28		28.0		31.0	38.0	30.0	23.0		14.0	27.0	$26,028	$1,677	$1,622	$3,300	$19,350	$3,379	$22,729
Norton Elementary	Public	K-5	8101 Brownsboro Road	Louisville	40241	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8308	716	45	16.0	23.3%	439 (61.3%)	89 (12.4%)	50 (7.0%)	93 (13.0%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.6%)	38 (5.3%)	96.3	6^th of 685 public elementary schools	99.1%		95.9	5^th of 685 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	67.0	75.0	77.0	70.0	81.0	80.0	66.0	76.0	70.0	81.0	$19,605	$490	$1,525	$2,015	$14,056	$3,534	$17,590
Chancey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4301 Murphy Lane	Louisville	40241	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-8387	510	38	13.3	60.6%	147 (28.8%)	190 (37.3%)	109 (21.4%)	22 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.2%)	14.3	615^th of 685 public elementary schools	10.2%		14.6	606^th of 685 public elementary schools	11.5%	9	30.0	23.0	24.0	28.0	34.0	36.0	21.0	8.0	25.0	31.0	$21,848	$1,097	$2,063	$3,160	$14,653	$4,035	$18,688

Cities Near Zip Code 40241

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Louisville	1.07 mi	167	272^nd
Prospect	2.05 mi	2	20^th
Anchorage	3.25 mi	1	1^st
Middletown	4.52 mi	3	154^th
Crestwood	6.02 mi	11	30^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.