For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,710 students in 40504, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 746 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 40504, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 40504, KY are Beaumont Middle School, Audrey Grevious Center and Garden Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40504 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40504, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40504, KY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaumont Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2080 Georgian Way
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3094
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3094
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Audrey Grevious Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1177 Harry Sykes Way
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 246-4370
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 246-4370
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Garden Springs Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2151 Garden Springs Dr
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3388
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3388
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Picadome Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1642 Harrodsburg Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3563
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3563
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Family Care Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Harry Sykes Way
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 288-4040
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 288-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
James Lane Allen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Appomattox Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3456
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3456
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Cardinal Valley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
218 Mandalay Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3340
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3340
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Technical Center
Vocational School
1800 Harrodsburg Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3603
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3603
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 40504, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 40504, KY include Beaumont Middle School, Audrey Grevious Center and Garden Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 40504?
8 public schools are located in 40504.
What percentage of students in 40504 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 40504 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40504?
40504 public schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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