For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,675 students in 40504, KY (there are , serving 746 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 40504, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40504, KY are Beaumont Middle School, Audrey Grevious Center and Garden Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40504 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40504, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40504, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaumont Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2080 Georgian Way
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3094
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3094
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Audrey Grevious Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1177 Harry Sykes Way
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 246-4370
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 246-4370
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Garden Springs Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2151 Garden Springs Dr
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3388
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3388
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Family Care Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Harry Sykes Way
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 288-4040
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 288-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Technical Center
Vocational School
1800 Harrodsburg Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3603
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3603
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40504, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40504, KY include Beaumont Middle School, Audrey Grevious Center and Garden Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 40504?
8 public schools are located in 40504.
What percentage of students in 40504 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 40504 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40504?
40504 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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