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.
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
Asbury University
Indiana Wesleyan University
Kentucky State University
Midway University
Sullivan University
Transylvania University
University of Kentucky
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
News Summary The University of Kentucky has created Champions Blue, the first NCAA LLC aimed at revenue sharing for athletes, amid changes in NCAA policies. With plans to distribute around...
News Summary The University of Kentucky has announced plans for five major capital construction projects funded by a $110 million internal loan to address a projected $31 million deficit in...
News Summary The Fayette County school board has announced a pause on its proposed increase of the occupational license tax following public backlash and legal concerns. Amid a contentious prior...
News Summary The University of Kentucky’s Board of Trustees has approved an unprecedented budget of $8.6 billion for the upcoming school year, a $252 million increase from last year. The...
News Summary Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball has initiated a special examination of Fayette County Public Schools due to financial concerns, including a $16 million budget shortfall. Faced with rising scrutiny...
News Summary The University of Kentucky HealthCare has announced it will not participate in the upcoming Lexington Pride Festival, a significant change from previous years. This decision aligns with new...
News Summary Fayette County Public Schools has launched ‘The Hill’, a new technical education center combining two facilities into a state-of-the-art hub. Set to open for the upcoming school year,...
News Summary Tyran Stokes, regarded as the top recruit in the class of 2026, is visiting the University of Kentucky for an official visit. The local standout has also toured...
News Summary Fayette County Public Schools is preparing to launch The Hub for Innovative Learning and Leadership (HILL) in downtown Lexington. This $65 million facility aims to enhance career and...
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