For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,094 students in 40511, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 40511, KY are Leestown Middle School, Future Forward Education & Career Center and Winburn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 40511 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40511, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40511, KY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leestown Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2010 Leestown Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3181
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3181
Grades: 6-8
| 944 students
Rank: #22.
Future Forward Education & Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3475 Spurr Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2806
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2806
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Winburn Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Winburn Dr
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3967
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3967
Grades: 6-8
| 804 students
Rank: #44.
Rise Stem Academy For Girls
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Spurr Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-4100
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-4100
Grades: K-8
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
The Stables
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4185 Walt Robertson Road
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 333-5827
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 333-5827
Grades: 8-12
| 41 students
40511, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
475 Price Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3263
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3263
Grades: 3-5
| 298 students
Central Ky Technical College (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
308 Vo-tech Road
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2400
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2400
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Fayette Regional Juvenile Det Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3475 Spurr Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2806
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2806
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2545 Georgetown Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3507
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3507
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 40511, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 40511, KY include Leestown Middle School, Future Forward Education & Career Center and Winburn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 40511?
5 public middle schools are located in 40511.
What is the racial composition of students in 40511?
40511 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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