📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Lexington, KY · Fayette County

Fayette County School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 41,422 students · 80 schools · 16 zip codes

8
out of 10 Rating Good
State reading & math proficiency · 74th percentile among Kentucky districts. Ranked within Kentucky only — not comparable across states.
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School District · Kentucky
Fayette County School District
📍 Lexington, KY · Fayette County · NCES LEAID 2101860
8/10
Rating
41,422
Students
80
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
16
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(859)381-4100
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District Mailing Address
1126 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40505
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Enrollment
41,422 students
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Schools
80
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County
Fayette County, KY
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
2101860
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Fayette County School District16 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
40502LexingtonFayette CountyKY
40503LexingtonFayette CountyKY
40504LexingtonFayette CountyKY
40505LexingtonFayette CountyKY
40507LexingtonFayette CountyKY
40508LexingtonFayette CountyKY
40509LexingtonFayette CountyKY
40510LexingtonFayette CountyKY
40511LexingtonFayette CountyKY
40513LexingtonFayette CountyKY
40514LexingtonFayette CountyKY
40515LexingtonFayette CountyKY
40516LexingtonFayette CountyKY
40517LexingtonFayette CountyKY
40526LexingtonFayette CountyKY
40536LexingtonFayette CountyKY
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Fayette County School District?▼
Fayette County School District serves 16 zip codes: 40502, 40503, 40504, 40505, 40507, 40508, 40509, 40510, 40511, 40513, 40514, 40515, 40516, 40517, 40526, 40536. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Fayette County School District rated?▼
Fayette County School District has an overall rating of 8 out of 10 (Good), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 74th percentile among Kentucky school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Kentucky only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Fayette County School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 41,422 students across 80 schools for Fayette County School District.
What grades does Fayette County School District serve?▼
Fayette County School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Fayette County School District?▼
You can reach Fayette County School District by phone at (859)381-4100 or by mail at 1126 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40505. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Fayette County School District

Fayette County School District is a public school district serving 16 zip codes in Kentucky, primarily in Fayette County. It carries an overall rating of 8/10 (Good), the 74th percentile among Kentucky districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Kentucky districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (859)381-4100 before making a housing decision.

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