For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,933 students in 40243, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40243, KY are Hite Elementary School, Middletown Elementary School and Crosby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 40243 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40243, KY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40243, KY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hite Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12408 Old Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8267
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8267
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Middletown Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
218 North Madison Avenue
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8300
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Crosby Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 Gatehouse Lane
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8235
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8235
Gr: 6-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
40243, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Spring Meadows Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
10901 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 245-3906
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 245-3906
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 40243, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40243, KY include Hite Elementary School, Middletown Elementary School and Crosby Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40243?
3 public elementary schools are located in 40243.
What is the racial composition of students in 40243?
40243 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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