Best Hamburg Area Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,127 students in the neighborhood of Hamburg Area, Lexington, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamburg Area are Liberty Elementary School, Carter G. Woodson Academy and Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hamburg Area, Lexington, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Hamburg Area, Lexington, KY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2585 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4979
Gr: K-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Carter G. Woodson Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Gr: 6-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Hamburg Area, Lexington, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Hamburg Area, Lexington, KY include Liberty Elementary School, Carter G. Woodson Academy and Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Hamburg Area, Lexington?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Hamburg Area, Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hamburg Area, Lexington?
the neighborhood of Hamburg Area, Lexington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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