Fayette County Public Schools operates 70 schools (grades PK–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Fayette County Public Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 41,000 | 3,700 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 70 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $10,000/yr | $13,700/yr | ↓ 27% below avg |
| District Type | Urban | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 7/10 — Good | — | Above average |
- Sandersville Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 765 students
- Coventry Oak Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 755 students
- Garrett Morgan Elementary — Grades K–5 · 746 students
- Liberty Elementary — Grades K–5 · 721 students
- Veterans Park Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 702 students
- Rosa Parks Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 681 students
- Stonewall Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 674 students
- Cardinal Valley Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 643 students
- Cassidy Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 632 students
- Tates Creek Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 626 students
- Athens-Chilesburg Elementary — Grades K–5 · 620 students
- Lansdowne Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 610 students
- Wellington Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 608 students
- Brenda Cowan Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 586 students
- Dixie Elementary Magnet School — Grades PK–5 · 584 students
- Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School — Grades PK–5 · 576 students
- Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School — Grades K–5 · 567 students
- Millcreek Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 529 students
- Clays Mill Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 527 students
- Deep Springs Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 521 students
- Meadowthorpe Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 517 students
- Glendover Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 482 students
- Southern Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 476 students
- Squires Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 447 students
- Julius Marks Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 444 students
- + 18 more elementary schools
- Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,125 students
- Leestown Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,084 students
- Jessie M Clark Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,002 students
- Winburn Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 768 students
- Tates Creek Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 767 students
- Southern Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 759 students
- Bryan Station Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 744 students
- Beaumont Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 743 students
- Crawford Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 710 students
- Morton Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 604 students
- Lexington Trad Magnet School — Grades 6–8 · 284 students
- Lafayette High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,370 students
- Bryan Station High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,030 students
- Henry Clay High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,939 students
- Paul Laurence Dunbar High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,828 students
- Frederick Douglass High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,770 students
- Tates Creek High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,723 students
- STEAM Academy — Grades 9–12 · 453 students
- Opportunity Middle College — Grades 11–12 · 102 students
- Family Care Center — Grades 9–12 · 22 students
- Success Academy — Grades 6–12 · 401 students
- Carter G. Woodson Academy — Grades 6–12 · 316 students
- Scapa At Bluegrass — Grades 4–8 · 300 students
- Rise STEM Academy for Girls — Grades K–8 · 223 students
- Fayette County Learning Center — Grades 8–12 · 191 students
- Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt — Grades 6–12 · 164 students
- The Stables — Grades 8–12 · 33 students
- Audrey Grevious Center — Grades 6–12 · 21 students
- Ridge Hospital Alt. High School — Grades 6–12 · 11 students
- Homebound Secondary — Grades 6–12 · 6 students
About Fayette County Public Schools
If you live in ZIP 40514 — Lexington, Kentucky in Fayette County — your assigned public schools are operated by Fayette County Public Schools. Its 7/10 rating sits above the typical Kentucky district on the funding and enrollment measures NCES reports. The district operates 70 schools and serves roughly 41,000 students (one of the larger districts in the state), covering Pre-K – 9th. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.
Funding and Resources
According to NCES 2024–2025, Fayette County Public Schools spends approximately $10,000 per student per year, placing it near the Kentucky state average of approximately $10,500 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
At 70 schools serving grades Pre-K – 9th, Fayette County Public Schools qualifies as a very large district serving students from Pre-K – 9th. The district enrolls approximately 41,000 students in total. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 7/10 Rating
With a rating of 7/10 (above average), Fayette County Public Schools ranks among Kentucky’s above average-rated school systems. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Fayette County Public Schools earns an above-average rating, reflecting stronger-than-typical resource levels and stable enrollment trends for Kentucky. Above-average districts generally offer solid program variety, adequate staffing, and a track record of organizational stability. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 40514
Children in zip code 40514 are assigned to Fayette County Public Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 9th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 40514, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Fayette County Public Schools at (901)465-5260 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Kentucky districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Lexington
For families considering a purchase in the Lexington area, district assignment matters financially. Because Fayette County Public Schools serves zip code 40514, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 40514 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Kentucky, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Fayette County Public Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 40514.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Fayette County Public Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 40514 data.