For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,356 students in the neighborhood of Chevy Chase, Lexington, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Chevy Chase are Cassidy Elementary School and Morton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Chevy Chase, Lexington, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Chevy Chase, Lexington, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cassidy Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1125 Tates Creek Road
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3018
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3018
Gr: K-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Morton Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1225 Tates Creek Pk
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3533
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3533
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Chevy Chase, Lexington, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Chevy Chase, Lexington, KY include Cassidy Elementary School and Morton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Chevy Chase, Lexington?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Chevy Chase, Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Chevy Chase, Lexington?
the neighborhood of Chevy Chase, Lexington public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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