For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,317 students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Lexington, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Eastside is Ashland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Eastside, Lexington, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Lexington, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
195 N Ashland Ave
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3243
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3243
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
George Washington Carver Stem Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
123 E Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4670
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4670
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
701 E Main St
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-4100
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 E Main St
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-4100
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-4100
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Lexington, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Lexington, KY include Ashland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Lexington?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Lexington?
the neighborhood of Eastside, Lexington public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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