Best Schools in St. Matthews, KY
St. Matthews, KY has 19 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 12 elementary) serving 10,873 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in St. Matthews don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. Matthews, KY
The top high schools in St. Matthews, 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. Waggener High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students
Best Middle Schools in St. Matthews, KY
The top middle schools in St. Matthews, 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 St. Matthews, KY
The top elementary schools in St. Matthews, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lowe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students
2. Wilder Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students
3. Dunn Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students
4. St Matthews Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students
5. Chenoweth Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
6. Holy Trinity Parish School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Trinity Parish School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 750 Students
7. Our Lady Of Lourdes School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Of Lourdes School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 407 Students
8. Harvey Browne Preschool
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Harvey Browne Preschool • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 183 Students
9. Louisville Jewish Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louisville Jewish Day School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 12 Students
10. Louisville Jewish Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louisville Jewish Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 20 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. Matthews, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. Matthews, KY has a total population of 17,488 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. Matthews, 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 St. Matthews, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Matthews, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Matthews, 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 St. Matthews, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. Matthews, KY
How many schools are in St. Matthews, KY?
St. Matthews, KY has 19 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 10,873 students in total.
How do schools in St. Matthews perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in St. Matthews score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in St. Matthews don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. Matthews?
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: 34%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations