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Best 40508 Kentucky Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,731 students in 40508, KY (there are 4 private schools, serving 448 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 40508, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 40508, KY are Steam Academy, Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School and Booker T Washington Elementary School. 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 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 40508, KY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steam Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
123 East 6 Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3033
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 Woodland Ave
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3516
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Booker T Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Howard Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
William Wells Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
555 E 5th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4990
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Lexington Trad Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
350 N Limestone St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3192
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Fayette County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
475 Price Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-0597
Gr: 8-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
George Washington Carver Stem Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
123 E Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4670
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 40508, KY?
How many public schools are located in 40508?
8 public schools are located in 40508.
What percentage of students in 40508 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 40508 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40508?
40508 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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