JCPS is a leading urban school district that provides a high-quality education for 96,000 students (about 1 of every 7 students in Kentucky).

Parents can choose the school and the programs that best meet their child's needs and match his or her learning style. From preschool to adult education, JCPS is known for educational innovation, for dedication to students, and for highly qualified teachers and administrators.

The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) is located at:
VanHoose Education Center
3332 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40218
Phone: (502) 313-4357

From traditional schools to magnet choices that offer self-directed learning, JCPS offers educational approaches that meet a wide variety of student needs and match individual learning styles. The school system also provides highly experienced teachers, leading-edge educational technology, family support services, classroom innovations, and inviting campuses. Visit our schools, and you'll see for yourself how the district helps students reach their full potential.

JCPS teachers and administrators are committed to offering high-quality instruction through the most effective methods. The curriculum is carefully designed and implemented to help students meet rigorous academic standards.

The district's teachers continually develop new skills through a wide range of professional-development courses, and they often partner with national experts, as well as colleges and universities, to implement the latest research-based instructional approaches.

From sports to clubs to musical and dramatic performances, JCPS offers a vast array of activities for all grade levels. The district can boast of champion athletes as well as talented student artists.

Many schools even offer specialized programs focused on fitness, sports medicine, graphic art, communications, or the performing arts. All schools offer opportunities for students to be involved in fun, engaging educational activities both during and after school.