For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,236 students in 40509, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40509, KY are Athens-chilesburg Elementary School, Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School and Garrett Morgan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 40509 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40509, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40509, KY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens-chilesburg Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
930 Jouett Creek Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4955
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4955
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 Richardson Place
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Garrett Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1150 Passage Mound Way
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3165
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3165
Gr: K-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Brenda Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Athens-boonesboro Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2585 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4979
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4979
Gr: K-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Carter G. Woodson Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Gr: 6-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Gr: K-5 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
40509, Kentucky ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Martin Luther King Credit Recovery High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 40509, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40509, KY include Athens-chilesburg Elementary School, Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School and Garrett Morgan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40509?
9 public elementary schools are located in 40509.
What is the racial composition of students in 40509?
40509 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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