For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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