For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,703 students in the neighborhood of Eastland Parkway, Lexington, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Eastland Parkway are Dixie Elementary Magnet School, Yates Elementary School and Crawford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Eastland Parkway, Lexington, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Eastland Parkway, Lexington, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dixie Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1940 Eastland Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3116
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3116
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Yates Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
695 E New Circle Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3613
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3613
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Crawford Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1813 Charleston Dr
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3370
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3370
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Eastland Parkway, Lexington, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Eastland Parkway, Lexington, KY include Dixie Elementary Magnet School, Yates Elementary School and Crawford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastland Parkway, Lexington?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastland Parkway, Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Eastland Parkway, Lexington?
the neighborhood of Eastland Parkway, Lexington public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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