For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,111 students in 40503, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40503, KY are Scapa At Bluegrass, Clays Mill Elementary School and Wellington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 40503 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40503, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40503, KY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scapa At Bluegrass
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 Lafayette Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3332
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3332
Gr: 4-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Clays Mill Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2319 Clays Mill Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3355
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3355
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Wellington Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3280 Keithshire Way
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3000
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Jessie M Clark Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3341 Clays Mill Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3036
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3036
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Stonewall Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3215 Cornwall Dr
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3079
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3079
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 40503, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 40503, KY include Scapa At Bluegrass, Clays Mill Elementary School and Wellington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40503?
5 public elementary schools are located in 40503.
What is the racial composition of students in 40503?
40503 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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