For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 769 students in 40206, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40206, KY are Barret Traditional Middle School, St. Joseph Children's Home and Home Of The Innocents School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 40206 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40206, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40206, KY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barret Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2561 Grinstead Drive
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
St. Joseph Children's Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2823 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-0241
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-0241
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Home Of The Innocents School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Home Of The Innocents Discovery
Alternative School
1100 East Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky School For The Blind
Special Education School
1867 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-1583
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-1583
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 45%
40206, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Home Of The Innocents High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1020 E Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 595-6019
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 595-6019
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 40206, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40206, KY include Barret Traditional Middle School, St. Joseph Children's Home and Home Of The Innocents School.
How many public middle schools are located in 40206?
5 public middle schools are located in 40206.
What is the racial composition of students in 40206?
40206 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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