Best Schools & Parks
Choosing where to live often starts with schools. We ranked all communities by their top school district’s Niche grade, then layered in parks, safety, and childcare data so you can see the full family picture.
8 communities · 6 regions
Community Comparison
| # | Community | District | Grade | Violent Crime | Parks | Childcare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington Downtown Urban Core | Fayette County Public Schools | A- | 262 per 100,000 (847 offenses, 2024 FBI UCR) | 8 | — |
| 2 | Midway Horse Country West | Woodford County Public Schools | A | Very low (CrimeGrade.org — violent crime below Kentucky and national averages for typical year) | 4 | — |
| 3 | Versailles Horse Country West | Woodford County Public Schools | A | 1.85 per 1,000 residents (CrimeGrade A-, 81st percentile nationally) | 4 | — |
| 4 | Nicholasville South Lexington | Jessamine County Public Schools | B+ | 10.9 per 1,000 (Niche) — below US avg of 22.7 | 6 | — |
| 5 | Wilmore South Lexington | Jessamine County Public Schools | B+ | 0.2 per 1,000 (2024 SafeWise) — 6.76x lower than Kentucky average | 5 | — |
| 6 | Georgetown North Scott County | Scott County Public Schools | B+ | ~1 per 1,000 residents (NeighborhoodScout 2025) — near US average | 6 | — |
| 7 | Winchester East Clark County | Clark County Public Schools | B- | ~1.8 per 1,000 residents (areavibes/NeighborhoodScout 2025) | 5 | — |
| 8 | Paris Bourbon County Northeast | Bourbon County Public Schools | B- | 1 in 774 chance of violent crime victimization (CrimeGrade.org typical year) | 5 | — |
FAQ — Lexington communities
How are school districts organized?
School districts don’t always follow city boundaries. A single community may be split across 2–4 districts. Always verify your district by entering your address on the district’s website.
What is a Niche grade?
Niche.com grades school districts from A+ to F based on academics, teachers, diversity, college prep, and parent reviews. It’s one of the most widely used school comparison tools in the U.S.
How do I verify which school district serves my address?
Enter your address directly on the school district’s enrollment page. District boundaries can change block by block, especially in communities served by multiple districts.