For the 2025 school year, there are 6 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, Success Academy and Booker T Washington 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 average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Woodland Ave
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3516
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3516
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Booker T Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
707 Howard Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
William Wells Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 E 5th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4990
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4990
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Lexington Trad Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 N Limestone St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3192
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
Magnet School
Magnet School
123 E Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4670
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4670
Gr: K-5 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
40508, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
475 Price Rd
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808
Gr: K-5 | 118 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
707 Howard St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
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
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-8636
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
123 E Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
201 W 5th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3576
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3576
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
1555 Georgetown Road Lexington
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Gr: 9-12
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, Success Academy and Booker T Washington 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).
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