Fayette County Public Schools First Day of School

Wednesday July 29th 2026 First Day of School
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Schools in Fayette County Public Schools

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A
Arlington Elementary SchoolAshland Elementary SchoolAthens-Chilesburg ElementaryAudrey Grevious Center
B
Beaumont Middle SchoolBlackburn Education CenterBooker T Washington Elementary SchoolBrenda Cowan ElementaryBryan Station High SchoolBryan Station Middle School
C
Cardinal Valley Elementary SchoolCarter G. Woodson AcademyCarter G. Woodson Preparatory AcademyCassidy Elementary SchoolCentral Ky Technical CollegeClays Mill Elementary SchoolCoventry Oak ElementaryCrawford Middle School
D
Deep Springs Elementary SchoolDixie Elementary Magnet School
E
Eastside Technical CenterEdythe Jones Hayes Middle School
F
Family Care CenterFayette County Learning CenterFayette County Preschool CenterFayette Pre-SchoolFcps Virtual AcademyFrederick Douglass High School
G
Garden Springs Elementary SchoolGarrett Morgan ElementaryGlendover Elementary School
H
Harrison Elementary SchoolHenry Clay High SchoolHomebound ElementaryHomebound Secondary
J
James Lane Allen Elementary SchoolJessie M Clark Middle SchoolJulius Marks Elementary School
K
Kentucky Tech - Central Campus
L
Lafayette High SchoolLansdowne Elementary SchoolLeestown Middle SchoolLexington Trad Magnet SchoolLiberty ElementaryLocust Trace Agriscience Center
M
Madeline M Breckinridge Elem SchoolMartin L King Acad For Excellence AltMary Todd Elementary SchoolMaxwell Spanish Immersion Elem SchoolMeadowthorpe Elementary SchoolMillcreek Elementary SchoolMorton Middle School
N
Northern Elementary School
O
Opportunity Middle College
P
Paul Laurence Dunbar High SchoolPicadome Elementary School
R
Ridge Hospital Alt. ElementaryRidge Hospital Alt. High SchoolRise Stem Academy For GirlsRosa Parks Elementary SchoolRussell Cave Elementary School
S
Sandersville ElementaryScapa At BluegrassSouthern Elementary SchoolSouthern Middle SchoolSouthside Technical CenterSquires Elementary SchoolSteam AcademyStonewall Elementary SchoolSuccess AcademyThe Stables
T
Tates Creek Elementary SchoolTates Creek High SchoolTates Creek Middle School
U
Uk Early Childhood Lab
V
Veterans Park Elementary School
W
Wellington ElementaryWilliam Wells Brown ElementaryWinburn Middle School
Y
Yates Elementary School

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fayette County Public Schools located?
Fayette County is located in the Lexington metro area of central Kentucky, serving the communities within Fayette County and surrounding cities.
What is weather typically like on the first day of school?
On the first day of school, July 29, the weather in Lexington has typically been warm and occasionally rainy, with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to the low 90s. It's a good idea to dress in light layers and have a rain jacket handy to prepare for any unexpected drizzles.
How many schools are in Fayette County Public Schools?
In Fayette County Public Schools, there are about 80 schools serving around 41,000 students. The district offers education from Pre-K through 12th grade.
Is Fayette County Public Schools a public school district?
Fayette County Public Schools is a public school district located in Kentucky, funded through local and state resources. This means that all students have access to free education provided by the district.

Sources: NCES-PSC. Historical weather from Open-Meteo. Start dates compiled from published school calendars.

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