For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,273 students in 40517, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in 40517, KY are Tates Creek Elementary School, Lansdowne Elementary School and Southern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 40517 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 40517, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 40517, KY Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tates Creek Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1113 Centre Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3606
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3606
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Lansdowne Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
336 Redding Rd
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3500
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
340 Wilson Downing Rd
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3589
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3589
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Millcreek Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Reva Ridge Way
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3527
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3527
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 40517, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in 40517, KY include Tates Creek Elementary School, Lansdowne Elementary School and Southern Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 40517?
4 public preschools are located in 40517.
What is the racial composition of students in 40517?
40517 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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