For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,082 students in 40503, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40503, KY are Scapa At Bluegrass, Clays Mill Elementary School and Wellington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 40503 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40503, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40503, KY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scapa At Bluegrass
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 Lafayette Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3332
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3332
Grades: 4-8
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Clays Mill Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2319 Clays Mill Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3355
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3355
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Wellington Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3280 Keithshire Way
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3000
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #44.
Jessie M Clark Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3341 Clays Mill Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3036
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3036
Grades: 6-8
| 985 students
Rank: #55.
Stonewall Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3215 Cornwall Dr
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3079
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3079
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 40503, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40503, KY include Scapa At Bluegrass, Clays Mill Elementary School and Wellington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40503?
5 public elementary schools are located in 40503.
What is the racial composition of students in 40503?
40503 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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