Top 20 Best Jefferson County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 96 private schools serving 28,822 students in Jefferson County, KY (there are 175 public schools, serving 96,167 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 9%).
The best top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, KY include Rsm Louisville Llc, St. Mary Academy and Christian Academy Of Louisville English Campus.
The average tuition cost is $10,543, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $7,315.
76% of private schools in Jefferson County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Jefferson County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Chance School
Chance School Photo - Virginia Chance School is a Progressive Preschool-Elementary in a historic stone schoolhouse on 26 magical acres. A challenging, progressive program that engages students in a hands-on, collaborative environment using outdoor integration, focused on building self-motivation, growth mindset, decision making, community building, and critical thinking skills.
4200 Lime Kiln Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-6904
Grades: NS-5
| 251 students
Ivybrook academy
Ivybrook academy Photo
Daycare / Preschool
13550 lagrange rd
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 712-4896
Grades: NS-PK
| 230 students
Academy For Individual Excellence
(Christian)
(11)
3101 Bluebird Ln
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-6187
Grades: PK-12
| 366 students
Assumption High School
All-girls (Catholic)
2170 Tyler Ln
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-9551
Grades: 9-12
| 946 students
700 S English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
Grades: PK-12
| 1,765 students
De Sales High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
425 Kenwood Dr
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-6519
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Emma L Minnis Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1939 Magazine Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 774-2108
Grades: PK-8
| 34 students
Francis Parker School of Louisville
Francis Parker School of Louisville Photo
Alternative School
233 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 736-1000
Grades: NS-12
| 479 students
Hayfield Montessori School
Hayfield Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
2000 Tyler Ln
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 931-7143
Grades: PK-3
| 48 students
Highlands Latin School
Highlands Latin School Photo - Highlands Latin School - Classical, Christian, Traditional
(Christian)
(4)
10901 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 742-4789
Grades: K-12
| 720 students
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
322 Cannons Ln
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 408 students
Holy Trinity Parish School
(Catholic)
423 Cherrywood Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 897-2785
Grades: PK-8
| 686 students
Kentucky Country Day School
Kentucky Country Day School Photo - Opening of the Meriwether STEAM Academic Center, March 2022
(3)
4100 Springdale Rd
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 423-0440
Grades: NS-12
| 825 students
Louisville Adventist Academy
Louisville Adventist Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
2988 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 452-2965
Grades: PK-12
| 106 students
2427 Glenmary Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 479-0340
Grades: PK-12
| 796 students
Mercy Academy
Mercy Academy Photo - Mercy offers 14 sports over three seasons for our girls to participate in. Many have try-outs and some are no-cut teams. We also offer intramural sports. Our volleyball team finished the 2008 season as state champions and ranked in the top 3 in the nation.
All-girls (Catholic)
5801 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 671-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Meredith-dunn School
Special Education School
3023 Melbourne Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 366-9286
Grades: 1-8
| 196 students
Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy Photo
(Catholic)
1927 Lewiston Dr
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 447-3155
Grades: K-8
| 397 students
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Our Lady Of Lourdes School Photo - Our Lady of Lourdes, where we inspire faith and prepare for success.
(Catholic)
510 Breckenridge Ln
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-5122
Grades: PK-8
| 414 students
Our Savior Lutheran School
Our Savior Lutheran School Photo - Our Savior Lutheran School is a traditional Christian school serving students in pre-school through 8th grade, conveniently located on Shelbyville Road near the Watterson Expressway.We offer a challenging, technologically-integrated, Christ-centered education with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1. Our engaging arts program offers choir, band, handbells, and theater. We
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(20)
8307 Nottingham Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 426-0864
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
Portland Christian School
Portland Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
8509 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-3727
Grades: PK-12
| 619 students
Presentation Academy
Presentation Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
861 S 4th St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-5935
Grades: 9-12
| students
Rsm Louisville Llc
Special Program Emphasis
7703 Wictor Ct
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 472-2233
Grades: PK-12
| 484 students
Sacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Sacred Heart Academy is part of Sacred Heart Schools, located on the beautiful 48-acre Ursuline campus. All academic and athletic facilities, and the 500-seat Ursuline Arts Center are located on campus.
All-girls (Catholic)
3175 Lexington Rd
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-6097
Grades: 9-12
| 735 students
Sacred Heart Model School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
3107 Lexington Road
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 896-3931
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
1800 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-2850
Grades: PK-8
| 446 students
St. Albert The Great School
St. Albert The Great School Photo
(Catholic)
1395 Girard Dr
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-1804
Grades: NS-8
| 699 students
St. Bernard Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
7500 Tangelo Dr
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 239-5178
Grades: K-8
| 301 students
St. Edward School
(Catholic)
9610 Sue Helen Dr
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-6633
Grades: PK-8
| 377 students
St. Gabriel School
(Catholic)
(2)
5503 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 239-5535
Grades: PK-8
| 716 students
St. Margaret Mary School
(Catholic)
7813 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 426-2635
Grades: K-8
| 718 students
St. Martha Elementary School
(Catholic)
2825 Klondike Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 609-6711
Grades: PK-8
| 368 students
St. Mary Academy
(Catholic)
11311 Saint Mary Ln
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 315-2555
Grades: PK-8
| 548 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
(1)
3705 Stone Lakes Dr
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-6155
Grades: PK-8
| 635 students
St. Nicholas Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
5501 New Cut Road
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-8506
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
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Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3110 Rock Creek Drive
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 897-3372
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
2530 Slevin St.
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 778-1941
Grades: K-8
| 134 students
3595 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 459-0797
Grades: K-7
| 82 students
224 Woodbine St.
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 634-2075
Grades: PK
| 40 students
10803 Deering Road
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 937-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 165 students
770 Eastern Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 637-7814
Grades: PK-8
| 172 students
2036 Buechel Bank Road
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 499-0421
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
5437 Johnsontown Road
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 935-4578
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
4007 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 447-9671
Grades: PK-8
| 141 students
1016 E Burnett Ave
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 634-1831
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
226 Inverness Avenue
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 363-3719
Grades: PK-8
| 208 students
6010 Preston Hwy
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 969-5462
Grades: K-8
| 183 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, KY include Rsm Louisville Llc, St. Mary Academy and Christian Academy Of Louisville English Campus.
How many private schools are located in Jefferson County, KY?
96 private schools are located in Jefferson County, KY.
How much do private schools cost in Jefferson County, KY?
The average tuition cost is $10,543, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $7,315.
How diverse are private schools in Jefferson County, KY?
Jefferson County, KY private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average of 11%.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County, KY go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County, KY?
76% of private schools in Jefferson County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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