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
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score41%
ELA Assessment Score47%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)15 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,939 students at Henry Clay High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
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%
Beaumont Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2080 Georgian Way, Lexington, KY 40504
5.3
Rating
Students
743
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
50%
Stonewall Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3215 Cornwall Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
5.3
Rating
Students
674
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
49%
Success Academy
publichighGrade 6-12
1555 Georgetown Road, Lexington, KY 40508
5
Rating
Students
401
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Family Care Center
publichighGrade 9-12
1135 Harry Sykes Way, Lexington, KY 40504
5
Rating
Students
22
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Audrey Grevious Center
publichighGrade 6-12
1177 Harry Sykes Way, Lexington, KY 40504
5
Rating
Students
21
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Frederick Douglass High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2000 Winchester Road, Lexington, KY 40509
4.6
Rating
Students
1,770
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
40%
Henry Clay High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2100 Fontaine Rd, Lexington, KY 40502
4.5
Rating
Students
1,939
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
45%
Picadome Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1642 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40504
4.5
Rating
Students
434
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Garden Springs Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2151 Garden Springs Dr, Lexington, KY 40504
4.5
Rating
Students
418
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
41%
Liberty Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2585 Liberty Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
4.5
Rating
Students
721
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
40%
Tates Creek High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1111 Centre Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40517
4.2
Rating
Students
1,723
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
Carter G. Woodson Academy
publichighGrade 6-12
2000 Winchester Road, Lexington, KY 40509
4.2
Rating
Students
316
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Leestown Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2010 Leestown Rd, Lexington, KY 40511
4.2
Rating
Students
1,084
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
37%
Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
2101 St. Mathilda Dr., Lexington, KY 40502
4.1
Rating
Students
576
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
38%
Southern Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
400 Wilson-Downing Rd, Lexington, KY 40517
3.8
Rating
Students
759
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
34%
Dixie Elementary Magnet School
publicelementaryPK-5
1940 Eastland Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40505
3.8
Rating
Students
584
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
36%
Bryan Station Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1865 Wickland Dr, Lexington, KY 40505
3.7
Rating
Students
744
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
30%
Tates Creek Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1105 Centre Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40517
3.5
Rating
Students
767
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
32%
Julius Marks Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3277 Pepperhill Rd, Lexington, KY 40502
3.5
Rating
Students
444
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
33%
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.
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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 9.0 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.