For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,576 students in 40299, KY (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,420 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 40299, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 40299, KY are Tully Elementary School, Farmer Elementary School and Cochrane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40299 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40299, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40299, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tully Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 College Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8338
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8338
Gr: PK-5 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Farmer Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6405 Gellhaus Ln
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8625
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8625
Gr: PK-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Cochrane Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2511 Tregaron Avenue
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8231
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8231
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Jeffersontown High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Old Six Mile Lane
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8275
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8275
Gr: 9-12 | 1,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Ramsey Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6409 Gelhaus Lane
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8391
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8391
Gr: 6-8 | 1,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Jeffersontown Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3610 Cedarwood Way
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8274
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8274
Gr: K-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Carrithers Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4320 Billtown Road
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8224
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8224
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 40299, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 40299, KY include Tully Elementary School, Farmer Elementary School and Cochrane Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 40299?
7 public schools are located in 40299.
What percentage of students in 40299 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 40299 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40299?
40299 public schools minority enrollment is 60% 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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