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School Ratings by Zip Code

Lexington has some of Kentucky's top-ranked public high schools. Here's how each zip code compares — based on school zone assignments, test scores, and state rankings.

13 Zip Codes Ranked
#1 40503
Southland / Glendover
Lafayette HS — #2 in Kentucky, top 3% nationally. The most coveted school zone in Lexington.
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#2 40502
Chevy Chase / Ashland Park
Henry Clay HS — classic prestige, one of Lexington's highest-demand school zones with strong test scores.
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#2 40509
Hamburg / Andover
Frederick Douglass HS — Lexington's newest high school, modern facility, rapidly rising demand and scores.
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#2 40510
Keeneland / Old Frankfort Pike
Paul Laurence Dunbar HS (#21 KY) — the highest-demand school zone in Lexington. Parents compete hard to buy here.
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#2 40513
Beaumont / Palomar
Paul Laurence Dunbar HS zone — southwest Lexington's school advantage, driving strong home values throughout 40513.
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#2 40514
Copperfield / Willow Bend
Paul Laurence Dunbar HS zone — the most affordable entry point into Lexington's top school district.
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#7 40516
Rural East / Athens
Frederick Douglass HS zone — excellent school at a rural address. More land per dollar with the same high school.
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#8 40511
Masterson Station / Griffin Gate
Bryan Station HS — solid and improving district, a good fit if schools are important but not your #1 driver.
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#8 40515
Hartland / Waterford
Tates Creek HS — consistent performer, family-friendly culture. Solid choice for south Lexington buyers.
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#8 40517
Gainesway / Belleau Woods
Tates Creek HS zone — affordable south Lexington entry with the same high school as pricier 40515.
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#8 40504
Gardenside / Cardinal Valley
Bryan Station HS — central location, improving district. Schools are a secondary consideration in this zip.
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#12 40505
Bryan Station / Eastland
Bryan Station HS — affordable northeast Lexington where value and access, not school ranking, drive most buyers.
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#12 40508
Downtown / Distillery District
Bryan Station zone — primarily renters and young professionals. Families with school-age kids typically look elsewhere.
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