For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,989 students in 40508, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40508, KY are Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School, Success Academy and Lexington Trad Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 40508 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40508, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40508, KY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Woodland Ave
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3516
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3516
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1555 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Lexington Trad Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 N Limestone St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3192
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3192
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Booker T Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
707 Howard Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
William Wells Brown Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 E 5th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4990
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4990
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
George Washington Carver Stem Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
123 E Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4670
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4670
Grades: K-5
| 133 students
40508, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
475 Price Rd
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
707 Howard St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Grades: PK-2
| 396 students
Florence Crittenton School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
519 W Fourth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-8636
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-8636
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
123 E Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
201 W 5th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3576
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3576
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
1555 Georgetown Road Lexington
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 40508, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40508, KY include Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School, Success Academy and Lexington Trad Magnet School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40508?
6 public elementary schools are located in 40508.
What is the racial composition of students in 40508?
40508 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% 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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