For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 631 students in 40508, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 40508, KY are Booker T Washington Elementary School and William Wells Brown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 40508 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 40508, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 40508, KY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Booker T Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
707 Howard Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
William Wells Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 E 5th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4990
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4990
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
40508, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
475 Price Rd
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808
Gr: K-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
707 Howard St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Florence Crittenton School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
519 W Fourth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-8636
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-8636
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
123 E Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
201 W 5th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3576
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3576
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
1555 Georgetown Road Lexington
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 40508, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 40508, KY include Booker T Washington Elementary School and William Wells Brown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 40508?
2 public preschools are located in 40508.
What is the racial composition of students in 40508?
40508 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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