Best 40065 Kentucky Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,737 students in 40065, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40065, KY are Shelby County East Middle School, Marnel C. Moorman School and Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 40065 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40065, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 40065, KY Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelby County East Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-1478
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Marnel C. Moorman School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Discovery Boulevard
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-0204
Gr: K-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-5222
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
728 Ginkgo Dr
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4460
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Painted Stone Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Warriors Way
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4505
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Shelby County West Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Warriors Way
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4869
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
279 Chapel Hill Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
1361 Frankfort Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(859) 201-2853
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 82:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 40065, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40065, KY include Shelby County East Middle School, Marnel C. Moorman School and Wright Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40065?
8 public elementary schools are located in 40065.
What is the racial composition of students in 40065?
40065 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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