For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,366 students in 40216, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 634 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 40216, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 40216, KY are Schaffner Traditional Elementary School, Crums Lane Elementary School and Butler Traditional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40216 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40216, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40216, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2701 Crums Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8217
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8217
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Crums Lane Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3212 S Crums Ln
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8236
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8236
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Butler Traditional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Crums Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8220
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Farnsley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Lees Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8242
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8242
Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Gutermuth Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Sanders Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8261
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8261
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Wellington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Kaufman Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8343
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8343
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Western High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8344
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8344
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Kerrick Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2210 Upper Hunters Trace
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8284
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8284
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Mill Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3816 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8301
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8301
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Waller-williams Environmental
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 40216, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 40216, KY include Schaffner Traditional Elementary School, Crums Lane Elementary School and Butler Traditional High School.
How many public schools are located in 40216?
10 public schools are located in 40216.
What percentage of students in 40216 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 40216 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40216?
40216 public schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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