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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 40508


At a glance
7
Schools
2,278
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedMaxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School35th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools
Biggest riser
William Wells Brown Elementary up 55 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
The Learning Center 7.5 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The 40508 zip code area of Lexington, Kentucky is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. This diverse set of educational institutions serves students across various grade levels in the region.

Among the standout schools in the area is Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with a 5-star rating. It boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects like math, reading, and science compared to the Fayette County and Kentucky averages. Another high-performing school is STEAM Academy, a top-25 high school in Kentucky with strong academic outcomes across multiple subjects.

In contrast, schools like Booker T. Washington Elementary and William Wells Brown Elementary have lower performance metrics, with proficiency rates well below 50% in many subjects. These schools also serve a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by their high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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