Best Schools in Downtown Lexington, Lexington, KY
Downtown Lexington, Lexington, KY has 10 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,313 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Downtown Lexington meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Lexington, Lexington, KY
The top high schools in Downtown Lexington, 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. Henry Clay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2031 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Lexington, Lexington, KY
The top middle schools in Downtown Lexington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington Trad Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 296 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Lexington, Lexington, KY
The top elementary schools in Downtown Lexington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 249 Students
2. Harrison Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 179 Students
3. Bluegrass Montessori School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bluegrass Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 68 Students
4. Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 290 Students
5. Good Shepherd Day School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Good Shepherd Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 145 Students
6. Kell Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Kell Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 17 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Lexington, Lexington, KY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Lexington, Lexington, KY has a total population of 6,141 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Lexington, Lexington, 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 Downtown Lexington, Lexington, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Lexington, Lexington, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Lexington, Lexington, 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 Downtown Lexington, Lexington, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Lexington, Lexington, KY
How many schools are in Downtown Lexington, Lexington, KY?
Downtown Lexington, Lexington, KY has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,313 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Lexington perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Downtown Lexington score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Downtown Lexington meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Lexington?
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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