Kentucky›Fayette County›Lexington
Best Schools in Lexington, Kentucky
Compare 74 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
74
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
42,175
Total Students
Across Lexington
12.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
74 schools found
Scapa At Bluegrass
publicmiddleGrade 4-8
400 Lafayette Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40503
8.2
Rating
Students
300
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
84%
Math Proficiency
80%
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
930 Jouett Creek Dr, Lexington, KY 40509
7.4
Rating
Students
620
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
71%
Rosa Parks Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1251 Beaumont Centre Lane, Lexington, KY 40513
7.4
Rating
Students
681
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
70%
Clays Mill Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2319 Clays Mill Rd, Lexington, KY 40503
6.8
Rating
Students
527
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
63%
Ashland Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
195 N Ashland Ave, Lexington, KY 40502
6.5
Rating
Students
316
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
62%
Cassidy Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1125 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40502
6.5
Rating
Students
632
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
64%
Meadowthorpe Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1710 N. Forbes Rd, Lexington, KY 40511
6.4
Rating
Students
517
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
63%
Veterans Park Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4351 Clearwater Way, Lexington, KY 40515
6.3
Rating
Students
702
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
63%
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
260 Richardson Place, Lexington, KY 40509
6.2
Rating
Students
1,125
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
59%
Lafayette High School
publichighGrade 9-12
401 Reed Ln, Lexington, KY 40503
6.1
Rating
Students
2,370
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
56%
Garrett Morgan Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1150 Passage Mound Way, Lexington, KY 40509
6.1
Rating
Students
746
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
54%
Steam Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
123 East 6 Street, Lexington, KY 40508
6
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
52%
Wellington Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3280 Keithshire Way, Lexington, KY 40503
6
Rating
Students
608
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
56%
Sandersville Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3025 Sandersville Rd, Lexington, KY 40511
5.9
Rating
Students
765
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
57%
Morton Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1225 Tates Creek Pk, Lexington, KY 40502
5.8
Rating
Students
604
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
53%
Squires Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3337 Squire Oak Dr., Lexington, KY 40515
5.7
Rating
Students
447
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
57%
Brenda Cowan Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4801 Athens-Boonesboro Road, Lexington, KY 40509
5.7
Rating
Students
586
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
56%
Glendover Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
710 Glendover Rd, Lexington, KY 40502
5.7
Rating
Students
482
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
54%
Jessie M Clark Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3341 Clays Mill Rd, Lexington, KY 40503
5.5
Rating
Students
1,002
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1600 Man O' War Blvd, Lexington, KY 40513
5.5
Rating
Students
1,828
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
52%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Lexington
Lexington, Kentucky is home to 74 schools serving over 42,175 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →
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School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math60%
ELA65%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)12
Moderate (15-20:1)8
Large (>20:1)0
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 5% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 2,370 students at Lafayette High School
- Best ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lexington, Kentucky?
There are 74 schools in Lexington, serving 42,175 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Lexington?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Lexington include schools with ratings of 7.4 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Lexington?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Lexington is 12.6:1.