- Opportunity Middle College — 0.4 mi · Grades 11–12 · 102 students
- UK Early Childhood Lab — 0.5 mi · Grades PK–PK · 3 students
- Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School — 0.8 mi · Grades K–5 · 567 students
- Fayette Pre-School — 0.9 mi · Grades PK–PK · 37 students
- Fayette County Preschool Center — 0.9 mi · Grades PK–PK · 41 students
- Scapa At Bluegrass — 1.0 mi · Grades 4–8 · 300 students
- Cassidy Elementary School — 1.0 mi · Grades K–5 · 632 students
- Lafayette High School — 1.0 mi · Grades 9–12 · 2,370 students
| Metric | Fayette County School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 41,422 | 3,544 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 80 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $18,742/yr | $17,619/yr | ≈ Near avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 8/10 — Good | — | Above average |
🔢 Show the math behind this rating
Ranked against 166 rated districts in KY → 71st percentile → 8/10.
Source: Kentucky Dept. of Education Kentucky Summative Assessment, grades 3–8 Reading & Math, Proficient or Distinguished, 2024–25 school year (enrollment-weighted across grades). Full methodology →
About Fayette County School District
Fayette County School District is the public school district assigned to zip code 40536 in Lexington, Kentucky. Serving students from Pre-K–12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 40536. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Understanding the 8/10 Rating
Fayette County School District has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 8/10, placing it in the above average tier. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Kentucky’s Summative Assessment grades 3–8 Reading & Math (2024–25 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Kentucky is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Fayette County School District earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Kentucky. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 40536
Children in zip code 40536 are assigned to Fayette County School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K–12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 40536, 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 School District at (859)381-4100. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. 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
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Fayette County School District serves zip code 40536, homes in and around zip code 40536 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. 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 School District 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 40536.
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 and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Fayette County School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 40536 data.