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Education - Lexington Ky

Lexington, Kentucky, continues to thrive in education, building on its early reputation. Lexington’s education system, which includes some of the greatest public schools in the country, is changing. It provides public, private, and charter school options for students of all ages to meet the requirements of our next generation. The Fayette County School District has 78 public schools that serve 41,649 students.

Education - Lexington Ky

Public Schools

Arlington Elementary School

Ashland Elementary School

Athens-Chilesburg Elementary School

Booker T. Washington Academy

Breckinridge Elementary School

Brenda Cowan Elementary School

Beaumont Middle School

Bryan Station Traditional Magnet Middle School

Crawford Middle School

E.J. Hayes Middle School

Jessie M. Clark Middle School

Leestown Middle School

Lexington Traditional Magnet School

Morton Middle School

Bryan Station High School

Frederick Douglass High School

Henry Clay High School

Lafayette High School

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Tates Creek High School

Education - Lexington Ky

Colleges/Universities

Asbury University

Indiana Wesleyan University

Kentucky State University

Midway University

Sullivan University

Transylvania University

University of Kentucky

Education - Lexington Ky

Public Library

Lexington Public Library Central Library

Lexington Public Library

Lexington Public Library Tates Creek

Lexington Public Library Village Branch

Lexington Public Library Northside Branch

Lexington Public Library Beaumont Branch

Lexington Public Library Eastside Branch

Local residents gathered at a community meeting discussing school tax increase

Kentucky Auditor Considers Audit Amid Tax Increase Controversy

June 10, 2025

News Summary Kentucky State Auditor Allison Ball is contemplating an audit of Fayette County Public Schools due to proposed occupational license tax increases aimed at fixing a significant budget shortfall....

Children receiving meals at a summer feeding site in Kentucky

Kentucky Schools and Food Bank Address Summer Childhood Hunger

June 10, 2025

News Summary In an effort to combat childhood hunger during summer, Kentucky schools and God’s Pantry Food Bank have launched multiple summer feeding sites across the state. These initiatives are...

Students and officials discussing school budget in a meeting

Fayette County Public Schools Under Scrutiny Amid Tax Vote Controversy

June 10, 2025

News Summary The Fayette County Public School district is facing criticism and a potential state audit after a tax increase vote was deemed unlawful by the Kentucky Attorney General. Chairman...

Students actively engaging in a classroom setting at Fayette County Public Schools

Fayette County Public Schools Approves Tax Increase Amid Budget Shortfall

June 10, 2025

News Summary Fayette County Public Schools has approved a rise in the occupational tax rate from 0.5% to 0.75% to address a $16 million budget shortfall. The decision, made by...

Parents and educators engaged in discussion at a community meeting on Fayette County school tax.

Kentucky Attorney General Calls Fayette Schools’ Tax Increase Unlawful

June 10, 2025

News Summary The Kentucky Attorney General has declared the Fayette County Public Schools’ tax increase unlawful due to lack of public notice before the board’s vote. This decision has sparked...

Fayette County School Board discussing budget issues

Fayette County School Board Approves Tax Increase to Address Budget Deficit

June 3, 2025

News Summary The Fayette County Board of Education has approved a tax increase aimed at addressing a $16 million budget shortfall for the upcoming school year. The increase in the...

Dynamic basketball players representing the University of Kentucky during an NBA playoff game.

University of Kentucky Dominates NBA Playoffs with Alumni

June 3, 2025

News Summary The University of Kentucky continues to assert its dominance in the NBA by having 18 former players featured in 13 playoff teams. Key contributors include Anthony Davis, Shai...

Community members discussing tax proposal at Fayette County Schools meeting

Fayette County Schools Propose Tax Increase to Address Budget Deficit

June 3, 2025

News Summary The Fayette County Public Schools board is proposing to raise the occupational license tax from 0.5% to 0.75% to help mitigate a projected $16 million budget deficit. This...

Graduating students at Rupp Arena celebrating with friends and family

Frederick Douglass High School Graduates Celebrate at Rupp Arena

June 3, 2025

News Summary Seniors from Frederick Douglass High School held a graduation ceremony at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, celebrating years of hard work and the transition into adulthood. The emotionally...

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