For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,253 students in 40208, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40208, KY are Noe Middle School, Western Day Treatment and Cochran Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 40208 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40208, KY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40208, KY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Noe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 West Lee Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8307
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8307
Grades: 6-8
| 1,198 students
Rank: #22.
Western Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 South Seventh Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-7351
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-7351
Grades: K-5
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Cochran Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Gaulbert Ave
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8230
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8230
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Mcferran Preparatory Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 S. 7th Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8297
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8297
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 40208, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40208, KY include Noe Middle School, Western Day Treatment and Cochran Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40208?
4 public elementary schools are located in 40208.
What is the racial composition of students in 40208?
40208 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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