For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,078 students in 40505, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in 40505, KY are Meadowthorpe Elementary School, Dixie Elementary Magnet School and Yates Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 40505 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 40505, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 40505, KY Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowthorpe Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1710 N. Forbes Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3521
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3521
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Dixie Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1940 Eastland Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3116
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3116
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Yates Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
695 E New Circle Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3613
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3613
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Mary Todd Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
551 Parkside Dr
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3512
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3512
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 Rookwood Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3541
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3541
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Deep Springs Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1919 Brynell Drive
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3069
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3069
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
122 Arceme Avenue
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3030
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
40505, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fcps Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
701 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-4741
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-4741
Gr: K-12
The Newcomer Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2420 Spurr Road
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 382-4000
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 382-4000
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 40505, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in 40505, KY include Meadowthorpe Elementary School, Dixie Elementary Magnet School and Yates Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 40505?
7 public preschools are located in 40505.
What is the racial composition of students in 40505?
40505 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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