For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,024 students in 40505, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in 40505, KY are Meadowthorpe Elementary School, Dixie Elementary Magnet School and Yates Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 40505 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 40505, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40505, KY Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowthorpe Elementary 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.
Yates Elementary 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: #44.
Mary Todd Elementary 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: #55.
Deep Springs Elementary 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: #66.
Northern Elementary 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: #77.
Arlington Elementary 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 preschools in 40505, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in 40505, KY include Meadowthorpe Elementary School, Dixie Elementary Magnet School and Yates Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 40505?
7 public preschools are located in 40505.
What is the racial composition of students in 40505?
40505 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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