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Best 40508 Kentucky Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,989 students in 40508, KY.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40508, KY are Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School, Booker T Washington Elementary School and William Wells Brown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 40508 have an score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40508, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 40508, KY Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School

Magnet School

(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
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301 Woodland Ave
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3516

Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Booker T Washington Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
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707 Howard Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263

Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

William Wells Brown Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
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555 E 5th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4990

Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #44.

Lexington Trad Magnet School

Magnet School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
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350 N Limestone St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3192

Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: n/an/a

George Washington Carver Stem Academy

Alternative School
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123 E Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4670

Gr: K-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 40508 Kentucky

40508, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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The Academy At Lexington Elementary School (Closed 2006)

475 Price Rd
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808

Gr: K-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Booker T Washington Primary Academy (Closed 2023)

707 Howard St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263

Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Florence Crittenton School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

519 W Fourth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-8636

Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Johnson Elementary School (Closed 2009)

123 E Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162

Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Russell Elementary School (Closed 2004)

201 W 5th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3576

Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 40508, KY?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40508, KY include Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School, Booker T Washington Elementary School and William Wells Brown Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 40508?

6 public elementary schools are located in 40508.

What is the racial composition of students in 40508?

40508 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).