For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 576 students in the neighborhood of Cardinal Valley, Lexington, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Cardinal Valley is Cardinal Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cardinal Valley, Lexington, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Cardinal Valley, Lexington, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cardinal Valley, Lexington, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cardinal Valley, Lexington, KY include Cardinal Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cardinal Valley, Lexington?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cardinal Valley, Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cardinal Valley, Lexington?
the neighborhood of Cardinal Valley, Lexington public schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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