Best Schools in 40004, KY
40004, KY has 20 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,891 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 40004 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 40004, KY
The top high schools in 40004, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nelson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
2. Thomas Nelson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
3. Bardstown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bardstown Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 655 Students
4. Bardstown Alternative School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bardstown Independent • Public • Grades KG - 12 • 31 Students
Best Middle Schools in 40004, KY
The top middle schools in 40004, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bardstown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bardstown Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
2. Bloomfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 352 Students
3. Old Kentucky Home Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 40004, KY
The top elementary schools in 40004, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bardstown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bardstown Independent • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 795 Students
2. Coxs Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 446 Students
3. Foster Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 674 Students
4. Boston School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 361 Students
5. Bloomfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 250 Students
6. The New Haven School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 345 Students
7. Bardstown Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bardstown Independent • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 386 Students
8. St Joseph School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 406 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 40004, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
40004, KY has a total population of 30,861 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 40004, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 40004, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40004, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40004, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 40004, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 40004, KY
How many schools are in 40004, KY?
40004, KY has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,891 students in total.
How do schools in 40004 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 40004 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 40004 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40004?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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