For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,814 students in 40511, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 40511, KY are Sandersville Elementary School, Coventry Oak Elementary School and Russell Cave Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 40511 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 40511, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 40511, KY Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandersville Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3025 Sandersville Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-4980
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-4980
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Coventry Oak Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2441 Huntly Place
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3195
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3195
Gr: PK-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Russell Cave Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3375 Russell Cave Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3571
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3571
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
40511, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
475 Price Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3263
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3263
Gr: 3-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Fayette Regional Juvenile Det Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3475 Spurr Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2806
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2806
Gr: 6-12
2545 Georgetown Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3507
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3507
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 40511, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 40511, KY include Sandersville Elementary School, Coventry Oak Elementary School and Russell Cave Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 40511?
3 public preschools are located in 40511.
What is the racial composition of students in 40511?
40511 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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