For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,037 students in 40004, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40004, KY are Bardstown Middle School, Bardstown Alternative School and Old Kentucky Home Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 40004 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40004, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40004, KY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bardstown Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8803
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8803
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Bardstown Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Templin Av
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Old Kentucky Home Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Wildcat Ln
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7040
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7040
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
The Academy At Horizons
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 Wildcat Lane
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Heartland Youth Village
Alternative School
1013 Granite Drive
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 849-3440
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 849-3440
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
The Up Center
Vocational School
1060 Bloomfield Rd.
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096
Gr: 6-12
40004, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nelson County Area Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1060 Bloomfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096
Gr: 8-12
219 E Muir Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7220
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7220
Gr: 4-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 40004, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40004, KY include Bardstown Middle School, Bardstown Alternative School and Old Kentucky Home Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 40004?
6 public middle schools are located in 40004.
What is the racial composition of students in 40004?
40004 public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).