For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,740 students in 40356, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 232 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 40356, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40356, KY are Ashgrove Academy, Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School and West Jessamine Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40356 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40356, KY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40356, KY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashgrove Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 Ashgrove Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-6670
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-6670
Grades: 1-5
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
West Jessamine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-2244
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-2244
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: #44.
East Jessamine High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 Sulphur Well Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-7240
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-7240
Grades: 9-12
| 1,173 students
Rank: #55.
Red Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
921 Union Mill Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-0616
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-0616
Grades: 1-5
| 516 students
Rank: #66.
Hattie C. Warner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
821 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-3085
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-3085
Grades: 1-5
| 528 students
Rank: #77.
Nicholasville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
414 W Maple St
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-5351
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-5351
Grades: 1-5
| 455 students
Rank: #88.
West Jessamine High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2421
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2421
Grades: 9-12
| 1,301 students
Rank: #99.
East Jessamine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Union Mill Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-5561
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-5561
Grades: 6-8
| 936 students
Rank: #1010.
Brookside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 Brookside Dr
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2012
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2012
Grades: 1-5
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jessamine Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
881 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 881-8324
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 881-8324
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jessamine Early Learning Village
Magnet School
851 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-5358
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-5358
Grades: PK-K
| 858 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40356, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40356, KY include Ashgrove Academy, Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School and West Jessamine Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 40356?
12 public schools are located in 40356.
What percentage of students in 40356 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 40356 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40356?
40356 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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