For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,168 students in the neighborhood of Picadome, Lexington, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Picadome are Scapa At Bluegrass, Lafayette High School and Picadome Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Picadome, Lexington, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Picadome, Lexington, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scapa At Bluegrass
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 Lafayette Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3332
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3332
Gr: 4-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Reed Ln
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3474
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3474
Gr: 9-12 | 2,373 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Picadome Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1642 Harrodsburg Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3563
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3563
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
165 Springhill Dr
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-4105
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-4105
Gr: PK | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
465 Springhill Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-4040
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-4040
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Technical Center
Vocational School
1800 Harrodsburg Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3603
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3603
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Picadome, Lexington, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Picadome, Lexington, KY include Scapa At Bluegrass, Lafayette High School and Picadome Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Picadome, Lexington?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Picadome, Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Picadome, Lexington?
the neighborhood of Picadome, Lexington public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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