For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,777 students in 40509, KY.
The top ranked public schools in 40509, KY are Athens-chilesburg Elementary School, Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School and Garrett Morgan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40509 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40509, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40509, KY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens-chilesburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
930 Jouett Creek Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4955
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4955
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 Richardson Place
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Grades: 6-8
| 1,081 students
Rank: #33.
Garrett Morgan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1150 Passage Mound Way
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3165
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3165
Grades: K-5
| 756 students
Rank: #44.
Brenda Cowan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Athens-boonesboro Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #55.
Frederick Douglass High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3780
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3780
Grades: 9-12
| 1,667 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2585 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4979
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4979
Grades: K-5
| 722 students
Rank: #77.
Carter G. Woodson Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Grades: 6-12
| 287 students
Rank: #88.
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Grades: 6-12
| 182 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary School
Magnet School
3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Grades: K-5
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
Magnet School
3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
40509, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Able (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
701 E. Main St.
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4000
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
260 Richardson Place
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Martin Luther King Credit Recovery High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
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What are the top ranked public schools in 40509, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40509, KY include Athens-chilesburg Elementary School, Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School and Garrett Morgan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 40509?
10 public schools are located in 40509.
What is the racial composition of students in 40509?
40509 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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