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Top 5 Best 40509 Kentucky Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,236 students in 40509, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40509, KY are Athens-chilesburg Elementary School, Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School and Garrett Morgan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 40509 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40509, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 40509, KY Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens-chilesburg Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
930 Jouett Creek Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4955
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
260 Richardson Place
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #33.
Garrett Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1150 Passage Mound Way
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3165
Grades: K-5
| 780 students
Rank: #44.
Brenda Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4801 Athens-boonesboro Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2585 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4979
Grades: K-5
| 726 students
Rank: #66.
Carter G. Woodson Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Grades: 6-12
| 305 students
Rank: #77.
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Grades: 6-12
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Grades: K-5
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 40509 Kentucky

40509, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Able (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
701 E. Main St.
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4000
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
260 Richardson Place
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 40509, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40509, KY include Athens-chilesburg Elementary School, Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School and Garrett Morgan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40509?
9 public elementary schools are located in 40509.
What is the racial composition of students in 40509?
40509 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% 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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