For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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
Gr: 8-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
40511, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
475 Price Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3263
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3263
Gr: 3-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Central Ky Technical College (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
308 Vo-tech Road
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2400
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2400
Gr: Inquire with school
Fayette Regional Juvenile Det Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3475 Spurr Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2806
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2806
Gr: 6-12
2545 Georgetown Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3507
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3507
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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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