For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,774 students in 40517, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40517, KY are Southern Middle School, Tates Creek Middle School and Lansdowne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 40517 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40517, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40517, KY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Wilson-downing Rd
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3582
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3582
Grades: 6-8
| 764 students
Rank: #22.
Tates Creek Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Centre Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3052
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3052
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
Rank: #33.
Lansdowne Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
336 Redding Rd
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3500
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Tates Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1113 Centre Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3606
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3606
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #55.
Millcreek Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Reva Ridge Way
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3527
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3527
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #66.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 Wilson Downing Rd
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3589
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3589
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 40517, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40517, KY include Southern Middle School, Tates Creek Middle School and Lansdowne Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40517?
6 public elementary schools are located in 40517.
What is the racial composition of students in 40517?
40517 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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