Best High Schools in Central Business District, Louisville, KY

High schools
4
Students
4,614
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Central Business District, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ballard High

B+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2014 Students

2. Eastern High

C-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2036 Students

3. The Academy @ Shawnee

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 532 Students

4. Ahrens Educational Resource Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 12 • 32 Students

Best Middle Schools in Central Business District, Louisville, KY

Middle schools
3
Students
2,908
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Central Business District, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Meyzeek Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 930 Students

2. Highland Middle

C

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students

3. Westport Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1177 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Central Business District, Louisville, KY

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,395
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
23%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Central Business District, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Breckinridge-franklin Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 266 Students

2. Engelhard Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 276 Students

3. Shelby Academy

F

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students

4. Coleridge-taylor Montessori Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Central Business District, Louisville, KY

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Central Business District, Louisville, KY has a total population of 3,941 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Central Business District, Louisville, KY

10,045

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Central Business District, Louisville, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

100.28 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

17.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

83.25 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central Business District, Louisville, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central Business District, Louisville, KY.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

981 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Central Business District, Louisville, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Central Business District, Louisville, KY

How many schools are in Central Business District, Louisville, KY?

Central Business District, Louisville, KY has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 10,045 students in total.

How do schools in Central Business District perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in Central Business District score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Central Business District don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central Business District?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Central Business District, Louisville, KY

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Phoenix Hill, Louisville, KY

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Russell, Louisville, KY

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Old Louisville, Louisville, KY

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
California, Louisville, KY

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Germantown, Louisville, KY

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Park Hill, Louisville, KY

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Portland, Louisville, KY

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Algonquin, Louisville, KY

  • Actual: 20%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Schnitzelburg, Louisville, KY

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cherokee Triangle, Louisville, KY

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations