For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,502 students in 40502, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 40502, KY are Glendover Elementary School, Madeline M Breckinridge Elementary School and Julius Marks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 40502 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 40502, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 40502, KY Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glendover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
710 Glendover Rd
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3403
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3403
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Madeline M Breckinridge Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 St. Mathilda Dr.
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3273
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3273
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
701 E Main St
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-4100
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 3 students
40502, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Placement (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
701 East Main St
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-4000
Gr: 6-12
350 Henry Clay Blvd.
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3462
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3462
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
701 East Main St
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-4250
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-4250
Gr: K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 40502, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 40502, KY include Glendover Elementary School, Madeline M Breckinridge Elementary School and Julius Marks Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 40502?
4 public preschools are located in 40502.
What is the racial composition of students in 40502?
40502 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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