For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,483 students in 40505, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 32 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 40505, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40505, KY are Meadowthorpe Elementary School, Dixie Elementary Magnet School and Bryan Station Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40505 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40505, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40505, KY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowthorpe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1710 N. Forbes Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3521
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3521
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
Dixie Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1940 Eastland Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3116
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3116
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #33.
Bryan Station Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1865 Wickland Dr
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3288
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3288
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #44.
Fcps Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-4741
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-4741
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Bryan Station High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Eastin Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3308
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3308
Grades: 9-12
| 1,893 students
Rank: #66.
Crawford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1813 Charleston Dr
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3370
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3370
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #77.
Yates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
695 E New Circle Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3613
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3613
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #88.
Eastside Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2208 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3740
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3740
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Mary Todd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
551 Parkside Dr
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3512
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3512
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #1010.
Deep Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1919 Brynell Drive
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3069
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3069
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #1111.
Northern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
340 Rookwood Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3541
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3541
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1212.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
122 Arceme Avenue
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3030
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
40505, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Newcomer Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2420 Spurr Road
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 382-4000
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 382-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40505, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40505, KY include Meadowthorpe Elementary School, Dixie Elementary Magnet School and Bryan Station Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 40505?
12 public schools are located in 40505.
What percentage of students in 40505 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 40505 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40505?
40505 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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