For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 462 students in the neighborhood of Meadowthorpe, Lexington, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Meadowthorpe is Meadowthorpe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Meadowthorpe, Lexington, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Meadowthorpe, Lexington, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowthorpe Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1710 N. Forbes Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3521
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3521
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Meadowthorpe, Lexington, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Meadowthorpe, Lexington, KY include Meadowthorpe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Meadowthorpe, Lexington?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Meadowthorpe, Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Meadowthorpe, Lexington?
the neighborhood of Meadowthorpe, Lexington public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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