For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,375 students in 40508, KY (there are 4 private schools, serving 449 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 40508, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40508, KY are Steam Academy, Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School and Success Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40508 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40508, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40508, KY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steam Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
123 East 6 Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3033
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3033
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Woodland Ave
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3516
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3516
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
Success Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1555 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Lexington Trad Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 N Limestone St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3192
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3192
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Fayette County Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
475 Price Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-0597
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-0597
Grades: 8-12
| 187 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Booker T Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
707 Howard Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
William Wells Brown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 E 5th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4990
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4990
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
40508, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
475 Price Rd
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
707 Howard St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Grades: PK-2
| 396 students
Florence Crittenton School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
519 W Fourth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-8636
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-8636
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
123 E Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Russell Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
201 W 5th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3576
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3576
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
1555 Georgetown Road Lexington
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40508, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40508, KY include Steam Academy, Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School and Success Academy.
How many public schools are located in 40508?
7 public schools are located in 40508.
What percentage of students in 40508 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 40508 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40508?
40508 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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