For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 481 students in the neighborhood of Lansdowne Merrick, Lexington, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Lansdowne Merrick is Julius Marks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lansdowne Merrick, Lexington, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% 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 Lansdowne Merrick, Lexington, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Julius Marks Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3277 Pepperhill Rd
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3470
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3470
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lansdowne Merrick, Lexington, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lansdowne Merrick, Lexington, KY include Julius Marks Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lansdowne Merrick, Lexington?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lansdowne Merrick, Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lansdowne Merrick, Lexington?
the neighborhood of Lansdowne Merrick, Lexington public schools minority enrollment is 54% 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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