2022 Best Magnet Schools in the Louisville Area

DuPont Manual High School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 9-12
• Rating 4.21 out of 5  737 reviews

Junior: I've loved my times here, and I think it is a wonderful school, though obviously not without its flaws.
The school is what it is because of the students, not the teachers. While I've had a few incredible teachers, I've also had quite a few not so great teachers that really put me at a detriment when it came time to actually take the AP tests and such. But the students are all extremely bright and friendly and will help you out if you don't understand something.
As far as culture goes, its definitely a very academically focused place but that's not to say that you won't have fun, and the sports are very fun to attend - especially the Male v Manual games.
I bring my lunch so I can't speak to the food but I've heard it's pretty terrible.
Overall highly recommended!
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• grade A+

• 1,887 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Louisville Male High School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 9-12
• Rating 4.01 out of 5  555 reviews

Senior: My experience at Louisville Male High School has been awesome! It has a growing diversity among students with different ethnicities and backgrounds. They offer a range of classes and electives that you can choose to take, whether it be art classes or science classes.
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• grade A

• 2,017 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

J. Graham Brown School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• K-12
• Rating 3.72 out of 5  131 reviews

Freshman: The Brown School is not perfect, but it is as close to perfect as I’m going to get with public edification. I am diagnosed with autism, OCD, dyspraxia, and a variety of other things that impede my ability to function. Previously, I attended a school where I was not able to be mainstreamed most of the time and had constant mental breakdowns; I was bullied regularly by the staff and students, causing me to become depressed and anxious. Here, I still have problems, but I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. Here, I can walk down the hallways and not be worried about being attacked unlike my previous school. Here, I am able to participate in class. Here, the ECE teacher and a lot of the other teachers truly care about the students. I’m not saying that I haven’t had bad experiences; I still experience discrimination and bullying. However, I am doing so much better.I am even taking many AP classes as a freshman and maintaining a 4.25 GPA.The Brown School is truly a unique place
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• grade A

• 747 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Greathouse Shryock Traditional Elementary School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• K-5
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Parent: The teachers genuinely care, are kind and amazing. The principal is some power tripping control freak who runs the school like a detention camp. Children don't interact enough, teachers are frustrated with all the rules and all the parents talk about how awful their children's morale and mental state is. Principal Davis will kick out children if their grades are bad rather than find out what's wrong and help improve scores. She's so obsessed with being number one that there's no room for being human. I feel the school as a whole could be better without her, and she's the only reason I don't give the best elementary school in the state 5 stars.
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• grade A minus

• 614 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Barret Traditional Middle School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 6-8
• Rating 3 out of 5  3 reviews

High School Sophomore: It was a little rocky in the beginning but once I got the hang of it everything was okay.
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• grade A minus

• 637 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jefferson County Traditional Middle School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 6-8
• Rating 3.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Alum: My overall favorite grade at "JCTMS" was 8th grade because atmosphere was a lot more laid back then it was my 6th grade year. The teachers were fun and always caring about you and helpful with any life situations and/or school work. The school as a whole was to me a great traditional school and what I mean by that is that they made sure you followed the dress code , followed the attendance, and was ready to come learn everyday. There is probably nothing I would ask them to change about the school. I loved it!
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• grade A minus

• 921 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Audubon Traditional Elementary School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• K-5
• Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade B+

• 619 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brandeis Elementary School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• 534 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Schaffner Elementary School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• K-5
• Rating 4 out of 5  8 reviews

Parent: Schaffner Traditional is an excellent school. My child was accepted into this school after attending a low performance/needs improvement school. My child has been attending this school for 4 months now and we love what this school offers. Go Schaffner Dolphins!
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• grade B+

• 588 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: We are incredibly happy that our son has the opportunity to attend LPAS. The administration is just wonderful. As you walk down the halls you immediately notice how happy and enthusiastic the children are to learn! One of the positive qualities of LPAS is the parental involvement. The administration encourages parents to get involved in all areas, ie., PTA, assisting in classrooms, special events, teacher appreciation and mentoring to name just a few. Therefore, it is not just the student, but the entire family that takes pride in making our school and our children successful. We only wish the school went through to 8th Grade.
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• grade B

• 572 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Butler Traditional High School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 9-12
• Rating 3.77 out of 5  373 reviews

Senior: My experience at Butler Traditional High School has ben wonderful! I have been there for four years and I am currently a senior. Butler is so welcoming and overall feels like home. Butler offers a wide variety of sports and clubs to choose from. One club that fascinates me is National Honors Society (NHS). NHS is a program for students with a GPA above 3.5. It helps students make a difference in their community by completing service hours. Butler has great administrators and teachers that are very approachable and kind to all students. In my opinion, Best Buddies is one of the best things about my school. Best Buddies is a program for special-needs students to interact with other students. It is very special to me because forever friends and connections are made with all the special-needs students. I would recommend Butler High School to everyone! I have met so many people and I feel involved at school. Choosing to attend Butler High School was one of the best choices I've ever made.
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• grade B

• 1,626 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Carter Elementary School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• K-5

• grade B

• 602 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fairdale High School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 9-12
• Rating 4.03 out of 5  116 reviews

Senior: I'm graduating from Fairdale this Spring, and my time there has been pretty good! What makes Fairdale unique is that they have a one-hour period of making up work for classes or attending clubs and activities. This system has helped me a lot when the workload has been overbearing or when I wanted to go out of my comfort zone and try new things. Including this, there are many pathways, or programs, that students can choose from, and I'm in the Music pathway. I'm a band student, and my time with the music program was remarkable. Attending the football games, being part of the marching band, and playing with the band in the bleachers for basketball season are truly the most unforgettable moments of my time with Fairdale. There is also the medical program, and my short time in this pathway was enjoyable and fun. The staff and teachers are understanding, and they truly care for their students' success and help prepare for the students' future. I had no regrets about choosing this school.
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• grade B minus

• 1,361 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Johnson Traditional Middle School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 6-8
• Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade C+

• 884 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Central High School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 9-12
• Rating 4.04 out of 5  320 reviews

Niche User: Central High School is my second home. I felt very comfortable, productive, and I've learned a lot throughout the time I spend there. The domain factor of Central is magnets; currently, we have more than 10 Magnet. I am a Pre-Med Magnet student, and I'm in love with the programs, teachers, and our HOSA clubs, etc. I'm glad that I have the opportunity to experience in the class, as well as all the volunteer and community service; that my teacher provided to us. Not only my magnet, but also all the teachers I know are super kind and helpful, but the most precise time is when they would always repeating until we understand; or asking if we are okay. Besides, they would never leave anyone behind, reminds us, and make sure we are on a good pace in everything. I am also lucky to join the Montessori program; it is a great place to learn and share about yourself and others, including both education and life experience. Thank you for helping me grow up in almost four years of high school!
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• grade C+

• 1,228 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Liberty High School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 7-12
• Rating 3.4 out of 5  10 reviews

Parent: It was the right school for Alifa. She was able to work hard and take independent studies to complete her requirements for high school graduation early. Also her personality and leadership skills were encouraged and appreciated. She had a really good year at Liberty, where her self-confidence and motivation to learn were restored.
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• grade C minus

• 189 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Young Elementary School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• K-5

• grade C minus

• 338 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio