For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,921 students in 40065, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 40065, KY are Shelby County East Middle School, Ascension Academy and Marnel C. Moorman School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 40065 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40065, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40065, KY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelby County East Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-1478
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-1478
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Ascension Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1361 Frankfort Rd.
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4677
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4677
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Marnel C. Moorman School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Discovery Boulevard
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-0204
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-0204
Gr: K-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Shelby County West Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Warriors Way
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4869
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4869
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Shelby County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
230 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-6554
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-6554
Gr: 8-12
40065, Kentucky ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
279 Chapel Hill Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Shelby County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Home School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1155 West Main St
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2375
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2375
Gr: K-12 | 240 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 40065, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 40065, KY include Shelby County East Middle School, Ascension Academy and Marnel C. Moorman School.
How many public middle schools are located in 40065?
5 public middle schools are located in 40065.
What is the racial composition of students in 40065?
40065 public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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