For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 953 students in 40242, KY (there are , serving 619 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in 40242, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40242, KY are Bowen Elementary School and Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40242 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40242, KY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40242, KY 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowen Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Roosevelt Ave
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8213
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8213
Grades: K-5
| 766 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8711 Lagrange Rd Building D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
8800 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Grades: PK
| 186 students
40242, Kentucky 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Audubon Youth Development Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd, Bldg D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 423-2174
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 423-2174
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Louisville Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rice Audubon Youth Dev Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 425-7205
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 425-7205
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Westport Tapp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8800 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40242, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40242, KY include Bowen Elementary School and Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce.
How many public schools are located in 40242?
3 public schools are located in 40242.
What percentage of students in 40242 go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in 40242 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40242?
40242 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles

Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly 鈥渟haking his booty.鈥� We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.

How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.

February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.