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Best Schools in 40242, KY
40242, KY has 14 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 10,327 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 40242 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 40242, KY
The top high schools in 40242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ballard High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2014 Students
2. Eastern High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2036 Students
3. Waggener High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students
4. Louisville Day
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 6 Students
5. The Brook-kmi
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 33 Students
Best Middle Schools in 40242, KY
The top middle schools in 40242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kammerer Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
2. Westport Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1177 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 40242, KY
The top elementary schools in 40242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 734 Students
2. Lowe Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students
3. Wilder Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students
4. Bowen Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 692 Students
5. Zachary Taylor Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 40242, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
40242, KY has a total population of 10,143 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 40242, 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 40242, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40242, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40242, 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 40242, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 40242, KY
How many schools are in 40242, KY?
40242, KY has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,327 students in total.
How do schools in 40242 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 40242 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 40242 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40242?
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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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations