For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,686 students in 40403, KY.
The top ranked public schools in 40403, KY are Farristown Middle School, Shannon Johnson Elementary School and Madison Southern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40403 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40403, KY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40403, KY 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farristown Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
751 Farristown Industrial Road
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-8600
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Shannon Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 Oakwood Dr
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3400
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Madison Southern High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
279 Glades Rd
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6148
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6148
Gr: 9-12 | 1,230 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Foley Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
275 Glades Rd
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6140
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6140
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2845 Battlefield Memorial Hwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6091
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6091
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Berea Community High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Old Us 25 N
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3200
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Berea Community Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Berea Community Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4065
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4065
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Ignite Academy South
Vocational School
123 Farristown Industrial Driv
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 624-4500
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 624-4500
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40403, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40403, KY include Farristown Middle School, Shannon Johnson Elementary School and Madison Southern High School.
How many public schools are located in 40403?
10 public schools are located in 40403.
What is the racial composition of students in 40403?
40403 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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