Best Schools in 40504, KY
40504, KY has 20 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 12,722 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 40504 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 40504, KY
The top high schools in 40504, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafayette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2432 Students
2. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1946 Students
3. Family Care Center
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 37 Students
4. Audrey Grevious Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Middle Schools in 40504, KY
The top middle schools in 40504, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jessie M Clark Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1044 Students
2. Morton Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
3. Beaumont Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 843 Students
4. Leestown Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 966 Students
5. Lexington Trad Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 296 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 40504, KY
The top elementary schools in 40504, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clays Mill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
2. Rosa Parks Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 706 Students
3. Meadowthorpe Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
4. Garden Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 409 Students
5. Picadome Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
6. James Lane Allen Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
7. Harrison Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 179 Students
8. Cardinal Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 602 Students
9. The Lexington School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Lexington School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 604 Students
10. Lexington Montessori School
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 55 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 40504, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
40504, KY has a total population of 25,488 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 40504, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 40504, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40504, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40504, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 40504, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 40504, KY
How many schools are in 40504, KY?
40504, KY has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 12,722 students in total.
How do schools in 40504 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 40504 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 40504 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40504?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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