For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 570 students in 40509, KY.
The top ranked public preschool in 40509, KY is Brenda Cowan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 40509 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 40509, KY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 40509, KY Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
40509, Kentucky 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (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 preschools in 40509, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in 40509, KY include Brenda Cowan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 40509?
1 public preschools are located in 40509.
What is the racial composition of students in 40509?
40509 public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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