For the 2026 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 Booker T Washington Elementary 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 29% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Woodland Ave
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3516
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3516
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Booker T Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
707 Howard Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
William Wells Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Lexington Trad Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 N Limestone St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3192
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3192
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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
Gr: K-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
40508, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
475 Price Rd
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808
Gr: K-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
707 Howard St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Florence Crittenton School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
519 W Fourth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-8636
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-8636
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
123 E Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
201 W 5th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3576
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3576
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
1555 Georgetown Road Lexington
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Gr: 9-12
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 Booker T Washington Elementary 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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