2024 Best Schools in the Lexington Area

• Lexington, KY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  41 reviews

Senior: Sayre has amazing teachers who are dedicated to educated their students. Learning does not stop when you walk out of the classroom. Weekly, I get an email from a teacher with various resources about a topic that was asked about in class. A majority of the students take their education very seriously, and this provides for a very intellectually stimulating environment. Many projects are assigned to groups, which helps build communication and teamwork skills. Another key perk of Sayre is its well-roundedness. At some schools, one department will be great, but other departments may lack the needed resources. At Sayre, all the departments are top-notch. This allows students to focus on the area of their choosing, not what the school chooses for them. The main reason I love Sayre is the staff's wiliness to bring student's ideas to life. For example, I thought the school would benefit from solar panels. I presented my reasons why, and now we are the first school in Lexington with solar!... Read 41 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 610

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  348 reviews

Junior: Lafayette high school hands so many options and opportunities to those who look and work hard for them!I can’t wait to finish school knowing I went to Lafayette, had such amazing teachers and friends.Having all of the experiences they offered me.They have never disrespected or disappointed me they have amazing teachers that will help you take the right steps to reach your dreams and goals. I’m on my way to graduating a year early thanks to my counselor and my hard work! For that I’m thankful. You can always work things out if you ask to, they make it incredibly easy for you to reach out and have help if needed no matter the situation.They are supportive and respect the decisions you make when it comes to school and personal reasons. They make sure your safe and have the best high school experiences. I have been through a lot this year but my counselor was there for me when I needed it and held me up when I couldn’t stand on my own. I am truly proud to be called a General. GO GENERALS!... Read 348 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,419

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  399 reviews

Senior: Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is a great environment for high school students. The teachers care about the students and leading them to success. The faculty takes care of students who apply for free/reduced lunch and make sure they get just as many opportunities as the wealthier students at the school. One downside to Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is the amount of fights that have taken place, especially within this past year. The administrators have made sure to address these fights with consequences in order to reduce the amounts of fights at school and keep students safe. One good aspect of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is the variety of clubs. The school has a great amount of clubs, including Dunbar Culture Society, FCCLA, Senior Executive Board, and so much more. Overall, I have been satisfied with my experience at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and would definitely recommend others to attend the school.... Read 399 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,054

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• 4-8

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  Rating 4.64 out of 5  14 reviews

Alum: I think the education at this school in regards to music is fantastic. When I attended I was a Vocal major and truly believe this school set me on the path that I am on today. Both Howard and Marsh are joys to work with and are people I still respect to this day.... Read 14 reviews

• grade A

• Students 277

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  7 reviews

Niche User: We love everything about Meadowthorpe. The staff and administrators work hard to keep things running smoothly. The teachers are amazing and the kids are learning so much.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A

• Students 462

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Lexington, KY•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  175 reviews

Senior: The academics are phenomenal. Some of the teachers truly care about the students and their successes. However, some teachers are very inexperienced and do not know the content they are teaching. The core values of Lexington Catholic are a very attractive part of the Catholic school education, however, sometimes they can get in the way of students well-being, education, and experience. Some teachers and administrators restrict experiences and conversations about pressing current events, topics, etc. While there are flaws with the administration and faculty, the student body is a close-knit and supportive community.... Read 175 reviews

• grade A

• Students 796

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  467 reviews

Sophomore: I love Henry Clay! I'm currently a sophomore here, and there's so much excitement every day. Every staff member in the building always makes sure you have what you need, and that you feel safe while you're in the building. There's so many clubs/ sports, surely everyone can find one that interests them. My only problem with H C is the size. WAY to crowded for the amount of kids. Everyone is in the hallway and there's no elbowroom whatsoever. AC is constantly out, and i have friends have to move to different classrooms throughout the day because their room was unusable. The funding for this school stretches and still isn't enough. There are too many kids at Henry clay; and the budget cannot accommodate. H C definitely needs upgrades. Besides the school building itself, the faculty are all so sweet, and the students are welcoming. H C is definitely the place to be if you want to learn in a lively, fun environment!... Read 467 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,058

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Lexington, KY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  46 reviews

Parent: We have been at Trinity for 5 years now. We love it! The Classical Christian curriculum has challenged them and given them a solid foundation in each area of academic studies. The strong leadership at Trinity is the school's greatest strength. Each of the leaders are genuine followers of Christ and this is demonstrated in how they lead the school and love the students. Also, the families at Trinity are the best. We have found an amazing community and are grateful to raise our kids surrounded by families that hold similar values.... Read 46 reviews

• grade A

• Students 465

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 245

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: I love middle school so far! The teachers are so nice they tell us to take our time on our work. And they encourage us to be anything we want to be. The students here are very nice. They help me if i am confused or stuck on a question.I would love to go to school in person though i think i would love Beaumont even more!... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 851

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 681

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Woodford County Public Schools, KY•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: its an amazing school for kids like u to learn, they show love and respect to every student. everyone is safe and well token care of and watched at woodford country middle school. Every adult trys to find a way to make a kid happier and feel loved. They try their hardest to make school fun for kids.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 916

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 704

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: I love the staff and all the support given to our children here. I love that there are always parents around helping. Everyone truly wants to be there.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 547

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 622

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Niche User: Morton is a great school! They are very well organized and teachers and staff are great. I feel safe when I go to school. The only thing I wish they had was a soccer team. Other than that the school is great. I really enjoy the teachers and how they make you feel important. The only other thing is they give you a lot of homework... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 715

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: I liked the staff and students and my easy ability to learn. I was the new kid in 7th grade (I was there the entire year but still) and all the students and staff made me feel very welcomed. I just graduated from here this year and I'm going to miss all my friends and teacher A BUNCH! I have made so many memories and wonderful friends through beta club also. In my opinion is one of the best and most beneficial program to teach you to be a better person. I have made many memories and friends and academic achievements at this school and I will miss it very much. Thank you to all of the 7th grade jaguar teachers and 8th grade panthers teachers! I will miss you all very much and you do a great job teaching. I would recommend kids looking for a great middle school experience to go here. Thanks!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,072

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 484

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 560

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 424

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Lexington, KY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  160 reviews

Parent: Wonderful learning environment. Very welcoming and respectful staff. We couldn't be happier! I would love for their to be more family engagement activities but the school is always trying new ways to partner more effectively with families. My favorite part of LCA is the small class size, athletic opportunities, and the experience staff and administrators. There isn't high turn-over at LCA which is a testament to the staff culture and community feel within LCA.... Read 160 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,363

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 523

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 547

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Fayette County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 641

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Woodford County Public Schools, KY•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 450

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1