Jefferson County Public Schools operates 155 schools (grades PK–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Jefferson County Public Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 98,000 | 3,700 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 155 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $11,000/yr | $13,700/yr | ≈ Near avg |
| District Type | Urban | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
- Tully Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 791 students
- Stopher Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 781 students
- Fern Creek Elementary — Grades K–5 · 744 students
- Farmer Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 737 students
- Bowen Elementary — Grades K–5 · 729 students
- Norton Elementary — Grades K–5 · 716 students
- Jeffersontown Elementary — Grades K–5 · 686 students
- Fairdale Elementary — Grades K–5 · 653 students
- Goldsmith Elementary — Grades K–5 · 651 students
- Indian Trail Elementary — Grades K–5 · 649 students
- Laukhuf Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 627 students
- Wheeler Elementary — Grades K–5 · 626 students
- Audubon Traditional Elementary — Grades K–5 · 610 students
- Lowe Elementary — Grades K–5 · 608 students
- Greathouse/Shryock Traditional — Grades K–5 · 607 students
- St Matthews Elementary — Grades K–5 · 598 students
- Norton Commons Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 598 students
- Hartstern Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 597 students
- Kenwood Elementary — Grades K–5 · 596 students
- Auburndale Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 596 students
- Eisenhower Elementary — Grades K–5 · 592 students
- Semple Elementary — Grades K–5 · 592 students
- Bates Elementary — Grades K–5 · 585 students
- Mcferran Preparatory Academy — Grades PK–5 · 584 students
- Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts — Grades K–5 · 578 students
- + 72 more elementary schools
- Stuart Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,166 students
- Noe Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,155 students
- Ramsey Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,151 students
- Westport Middle — Grades 6–8 · 988 students
- Thomas Jefferson Middle — Grades 6–8 · 943 students
- Lassiter Middle — Grades 6–8 · 921 students
- Farnsley Middle — Grades 6–8 · 919 students
- Meyzeek Middle — Grades 6–8 · 847 students
- Jefferson County Traditional Middle — Grades 6–8 · 813 students
- Crosby Middle — Grades 6–8 · 809 students
- Kammerer Middle — Grades 6–8 · 781 students
- Knight Middle — Grades 6–8 · 757 students
- Echo Trail Middle School — Grades 6–7 · 697 students
- Conway Middle — Grades 6–8 · 678 students
- Western Middle School for the Arts — Grades 6–8 · 665 students
- Highland Middle — Grades 6–8 · 639 students
- Newburg Middle — Grades 6–8 · 615 students
- Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School — Grades 6–7 · 615 students
- Barret Traditional Middle — Grades 6–8 · 579 students
- Carrithers Middle — Grades 6–8 · 545 students
- Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South — Grades 6–8 · 543 students
- Johnson Traditional Middle — Grades 6–8 · 516 students
- Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North — Grades 6–8 · 470 students
- Ballard High — Grades 9–12 · 2,148 students
- duPont Manual High — Grades 9–12 · 1,899 students
- Eastern High — Grades 9–12 · 1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge Park High — Grades 9–12 · 1,777 students
- Louisville Male High — Grades 9–12 · 1,763 students
- Southern High — Grades 9–12 · 1,725 students
- Fern Creek High — Grades 9–12 · 1,525 students
- Atherton High — Grades 9–12 · 1,466 students
- Fairdale High — Grades 9–12 · 1,405 students
- Iroquois High — Grades 9–12 · 1,301 students
- Butler Traditional High — Grades 9–12 · 1,290 students
- Central High Magnet Career Academy — Grades 9–12 · 1,256 students
- Seneca High — Grades 9–12 · 1,255 students
- Doss High — Grades 9–12 · 1,235 students
- Jeffersontown High — Grades 9–12 · 1,196 students
- Waggener High — Grades 9–12 · 888 students
- Valley High — Grades 9–12 · 850 students
- Western High — Grades 9–12 · 409 students
- Ahrens Educational Resource Center — Grades 12–12 · 38 students
- U of L PACT Program — Grades 12–12 · 19 students
- Mary Ryan Academy — Grades 9–12 · 16 students
- Marion C. Moore School — Grades 6–12 · 1,892 students
- The Academy @ Shawnee — Grades 6–12 · 1,051 students
- Pathfinder School of Innovation — Grades K–12 · 918 students
- J. Graham Brown School — Grades K–12 · 800 students
- Newcomer Academy — Grades 6–12 · 578 students
- W.E.B. DuBois Academy — Grades 6–12 · 477 students
- Grace M. James Academy of Excellence — Grades 6–10 · 440 students
- The Phoenix School of Discovery — Grades 6–12 · 383 students
- Minor Daniels Academy — Grades 6–12 · 184 students
- Peace Academy — Grades PK–12 · 107 students
- Liberty High — Grades 7–12 · 100 students
- Breckinridge Metropolitan High — Grades 7–12 · 84 students
- Churchill Park School — Grades PK–12 · 74 students
- Waller-Williams Environmental — Grades K–12 · 64 students
- Mary Jo and William MacDonald Maryhurst — Grades 6–12 · 63 students
- Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program — Grades 6–12 · 43 students
- St Joseph Children's Home — Grades K–9 · 30 students
- Home of the Innocents School — Grades K–12 · 30 students
- The Brook-KMI — Grades 6–12 · 29 students
- Brooklawn — Grades 6–12 · 28 students
- Home of the Innocents Discovery — Grades PK–12 · 26 students
- Binet School — Grades K–12 · 22 students
- Boys & Girls Haven — Grades 6–12 · 20 students
- Ackerly — Grades 5–12 · 4 students
- The Brook-Dupont — Grades PK–8 · 2 students
- + 1 more other school
About Jefferson County Public Schools
Families searching for schools in Louisville, Kentucky (ZIP 40205) are zoned to Jefferson County Public Schools in Jefferson County. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of Kentucky districts on the data NCES reports. The district operates 155 schools and serves roughly 98,000 students (one of the larger districts in the state). Review the funding and enrollment data above, then contact the district to confirm which schools serve your exact address before you commit to a move.
Funding and Resources
According to NCES 2024–2025, Jefferson County Public Schools spends approximately $11,000 per student per year, placing it near the Kentucky state average of approximately $10,500 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
At 155 schools serving grades Pre-K–12th, Jefferson County Public Schools qualifies as a major metropolitan district serving students from Pre-K–12th. The district enrolls approximately 98,000 students in total. Major metropolitan districts operate dozens to hundreds of schools across wide geographic areas. They often include magnet schools, gifted programs, dual-language academies, and career and technical education pathways not available in smaller systems. Within-district quality variation is significant: a school two miles from your address might be rated very differently from your assigned school.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
With a rating of 6/10 (average), Jefferson County Public Schools ranks among Kentucky’s average-rated school systems. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Jefferson County Public Schools falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 40205
Children in zip code 40205 are assigned to Jefferson County Public Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K–12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 40205, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Jefferson County Public Schools at (205)379-2000 or visit www.jefcoed.com. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Kentucky districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Louisville
For families considering a purchase in the Louisville area, district assignment matters financially. Because Jefferson County Public Schools serves zip code 40205, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 40205 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Kentucky, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Jefferson County Public Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 40205.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Jefferson County Public Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 40205 data.