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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 40511


At a glance
10
Schools
4,476
Students
2
Districts
1
5-star school
Top rankedMeadowthorpe Elementary School61st of 685 Kentucky elementary schools
Biggest riser
Rise STEM Academy for Girls up 301 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Rise STEM Academy for Girls 9.6 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
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0★
3 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 40511 zip code in Lexington, Kentucky is home to 10 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools. This diverse educational landscape serves a wide range of students, with varying levels of academic performance and resource allocation.

Among the standout schools in the area, Meadowthorpe Elementary School consistently ranks as one of the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional test scores and a low chronic absenteeism rate. Another high-performing school is Sandersville Elementary, which ranks in the top 25% of Kentucky elementary schools. The Rise STEM Academy for Girls has also shown promising results, with a focus on STEM education that has led to improved student performance in recent years.

However, the data also reveals stark differences in academic performance across the schools in the 40511 zip code. While the top-performing schools excel, others like Coventry Oak Elementary and Russell Cave Elementary School struggle, with proficiency rates often below 30%. This disparity suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students in the Fayette County and Franklin County school districts.

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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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