For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,241 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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 40517, KY Public Preschools (2026)
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 | 626 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 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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