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Best 40505 Kentucky Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,695 students in 40505, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 40505, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
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 29% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40505, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 40505, KY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowthorpe Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1710 N. Forbes Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3521
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Dixie Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1940 Eastland Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3116
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Bryan Station Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1865 Wickland Dr
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3288
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Yates Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
695 E New Circle Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3613
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Bryan Station High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Eastin Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3308
Gr: 9-12 | 2,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Eastside Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2208 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3740
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #77.
Crawford Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1813 Charleston Dr
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3370
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Mary Todd Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
551 Parkside Dr
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3512
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Rookwood Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3541
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Deep Springs Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 Brynell Drive
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3069
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
122 Arceme Avenue
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

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?
11 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 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40505?
40505 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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