2020 Best Magnet Schools in the Louisville AreaAbout this List

DuPont Manual High School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 9-12
• 668 reviews

Senior: DuPont Manual has many expectations for their students given that they are one of the best public high schools in Kentucky. They push for academic excellence and make sure each student is ready for college. There are many extracurricular activities to choose from also. The one thing that Manual can do is embrace their diversity even more. The school is filled with students of many backgrounds, but it does not seem like it's their top priority. Also, the climate can be pretty tense from the competitive nature of many students. Something should be done to prevent students from becoming toxic because of competition relating to academic achievement.
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• A+

• 1,895 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Louisville Male High School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 9-12
• 514 reviews

Senior: "We Are Male High!". These words have been said to me so many times, at football games, on the announcements every morning, and in the hallways at schools. This school just oozes school spirit, especially after winning state this past year! I love Male High School so much because you always feel apart of something when your here. Everyone is actually so nice, no one wants to just be mean to others for no reason. We have a lot of diversity too, what I'm most proud of at my school is our BSU (black student union) and or GSA (gay-straight alliance) programs. We are growing in new ways everyday, and I'm gong to miss this place with all of my heart.
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• A

• 1,888 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

J. Graham Brown School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• K-12
• 121 reviews

Senior: I have been at the Brown School since I was in kindergarten so I have witnessed so many changes. The Brown has evolved more and more as I have grown. It has a great family atmosphere and a mostly inclusive atmosphere. The school has had some tough changes that strayed away from traditional values but the school is turning around for the best!
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• A

• 702 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Greathouse Shryock Traditional Elementary School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• K-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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• A-

• 611 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Schaffner Elementary School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• K-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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• A-

• 605 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brandeis Elementary School

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

• A-

• 581 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Barret Traditional Middle School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 6-8
• 2 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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• A-

• 645 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jefferson County Traditional Middle School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 6-8
• 3 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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• A-

• 919 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Audubon Traditional Elementary School

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

• B+

• 621 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Butler Traditional High School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 9-12
• 340 reviews

Senior: Butler is a fantastic school. They prepare you for college. The staff are concerned about each student. I feel at home there. School spirit is strong! Once a bear, always a bear!
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• B+

• 1,677 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Carter Elementary School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• K-5

• B+

• 606 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Johnson Traditional Middle School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 6-8

• B+

• 882 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• K-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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• B

• 562 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fairdale High School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 9-12
• 95 reviews

Senior: Fairdale High School can be seen as a very diverse school when it comes to different cultures and activities related to it. It provides an advanced learning environment in which each students follows the school's rules without hesitation. Teachers are very supportive and willing to help anytime. Fairdale offers a variety of extracurricular activities and several community service opportunities to help students develop their leadership roll. Peer Tutoring services at Fairdale are effective and prepare studens for future rolls. The staff in general is very friendly and always there for the students
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• B-

• 1,170 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Central High School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 9-12
• 285 reviews

Junior: I LOVE Central. Being as though I would like to attend an HBCU, coming straight from a historically black high school really helps! Nearly all our teachers and administrators are alumni of Central, since they spent time at Central as a student and want to come back to work? Really shows that Central is THE place to be.
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• C+

• 1,099 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Western Middle School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 6-8
• 1 review

Junior: Your major options are dance, drama, art, orchestra, band, and chorus. Middle school can be described as the worse years of your life because you're transitioning from baby to more mature since that's where you hit puberty, become a teenager, and go through a lot mentally and physically. But it taught me that you live and learn like everyone is not your friend which is why you've got to choose wisely. And although people might bully you? It's not the end of the world because you never know what the future holds for you. Western taught me how to be mature, wise, and hardworking.
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• C+

• 606 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Liberty High School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• 7-12
• 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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• C

• 264 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Shelby Traditional Academy

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

• C

• 745 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Young Elementary School

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

• C

• 529 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Foster Traditional Academy

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

• C-

• 586 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio