For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,461 students in 40504, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 40504, KY are Picadome Elementary School, James Lane Allen Elementary School and Cardinal Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 40504 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 40504, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 40504, KY Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Picadome Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1642 Harrodsburg Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3563
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3563
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
James Lane Allen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Appomattox Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3456
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3456
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Cardinal Valley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
218 Mandalay Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3340
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3340
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 40504, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 40504, KY include Picadome Elementary School, James Lane Allen Elementary School and Cardinal Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 40504?
3 public preschools are located in 40504.
What is the racial composition of students in 40504?
40504 public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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