For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,449 students in 40207, KY (there are , serving 3,879 private students). 39% of all K-12 students in 40207, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 40207, KY are Dunn Elementary School, Chenoweth Elementary School and St. Matthews Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40207 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40207, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40207, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2010 Rudy Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8240
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8240
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Chenoweth Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3622 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8227
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8227
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
St. Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Browns Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8321
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8321
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Waggener High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 S. Hubbards Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8340
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8340
Gr: 9-12 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
The Brook-dupont
Alternative School
1405 Browns Ln
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 721-2342
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 721-2342
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
40207, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
330 S Hubbards Ln
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8305
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8305
Gr: 8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 40207, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 40207, KY include Dunn Elementary School, Chenoweth Elementary School and St. Matthews Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 40207?
5 public schools are located in 40207.
What percentage of students in 40207 go to public school?
39% of all K-12 students in 40207 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40207?
40207 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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