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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 Score21%
ELA Assessment Score28%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)19 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 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 2,030 students at Bryan Station High School.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Lansdowne Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
336 Redding Rd, Lexington, KY 40517
3.5
Rating
Students
610
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
34%
Tates Creek Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1113 Centre Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40517
3.4
Rating
Students
626
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
31%
James Lane Allen Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1901 Appomattox Rd, Lexington, KY 40504
3
Rating
Students
429
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
Winburn Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1060 Winburn Dr, Lexington, KY 40511
3
Rating
Students
768
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
26%
Millcreek Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1212 Reva Ridge Way, Lexington, KY 40517
3
Rating
Students
529
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
Bryan Station High School
publichighGrade 9-12
201 Eastin Rd, Lexington, KY 40505
2.9
Rating
Students
2,030
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
26%
Crawford Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1813 Charleston Dr, Lexington, KY 40505
2.7
Rating
Students
710
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Yates Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
695 E New Circle Rd, Lexington, KY 40505
2.7
Rating
Students
438
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
17%
Lexington Trad Magnet School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
350 N Limestone St, Lexington, KY 40508
2.5
Rating
Students
284
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
20%
Rise Stem Academy For Girls
publicmiddleK-8
2420 Spurr Rd, Lexington, KY 40511
2.5
Rating
Students
223
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Deep Springs Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1919 Brynell Drive, Lexington, KY 40505
2.5
Rating
Students
521
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
21%
Mary Todd Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
551 Parkside Dr, Lexington, KY 40505
2.5
Rating
Students
405
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Southern Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
340 Wilson Downing Rd, Lexington, KY 40517
2.4
Rating
Students
476
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
18%
Coventry Oak Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2441 Huntly Place, Lexington, KY 40511
2.2
Rating
Students
755
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
19%
Future Forward Education & Career Center
publichighGrade 6-12
3475 Spurr Rd, Lexington, KY 40511
2
Rating
Students
37
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
The Stables
publichighGrade 8-12
4185 Walt Robertson Road, Lexington, KY 40511
2
Rating
Students
33
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
Northern Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
340 Rookwood Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40505
2
Rating
Students
424
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
15%
Cardinal Valley Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
218 Mandalay Rd, Lexington, KY 40504
1.9
Rating
Students
643
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
18%
Fayette County Learning Center
publichighGrade 8-12
475 Price Road, Lexington, KY 40508
1.7
Rating
Students
191
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Russell Cave Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3375 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40511
1.7
Rating
Students
294
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%

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.