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Fayette County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Ardor Montessori School, Inc.

Gr: PK-6 | 40 students

Montessori School

103 Dennis Drive

Lexington, KY 40503

(859) 276-5858

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Beyond Imagination Learning Center

Gr: K | 20 students

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470 Squires Rd

Lexington, KY 40515

(859) 263-0144

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Montessori High School

Gr: 9-12 | 12 students

Avg. class size: 6 students

Montessori School

620 South Broadway

Lexington, KY 40508

(859) 455-8064

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National Academy

Gr: NS | 157 students

Daycare / Preschool

3500 Arbor Dr

Lexington, KY 40517

(859) 273-3292

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

784 Teachers

4,781 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Fayette County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	9:1	12:1	11:1
2024	9:1	12:1	11:1
2023	9:1	12:1	11:1
2022	10:1	12:1	11:1
2021	10:1	12:1	11:1
2020	11:1	13:1	11:1
2019	10:1	12:1	11:1
2018	10:1	12:1	11:1
2017	11:1	12:1	11:1
2016	11:1	12:1	12:1
2015	12:1	13:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

73%

72%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Fayette County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	69%	71%	54%
2024	69%	71%	54%
2023	69%	72%	53%
2022	71%	71%	53%
2021	71%	71%	53%
2020	73%	72%	53%
2019	73%	72%	52%
2018	71%	72%	52%
2017	76%	73%	51%
2016	62%	71%	51%
2015	35%	70%	50%

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Average Class Size

17 students

15 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Fayette County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	17	15	16
2024	17	15	15
2023	17	15	15
2022	16	16	15
2021	16	15	15
2020	17	15	15
2019	16	15	15
2018	17	15	15
2017	16	15	15
2016	16	14	15
2015	16	14	15

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Average Number of AP Courses

18 courses

12 courses

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Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered
Year	Fayette County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	16	11	12
2024	15	10	11
2023	14	9	10
2022	13	9	10
2021	13	9	10
2020	13	9	10
2019	12	9	10
2018	16	9	10
2017	15	9	10
2016	15	9	9
2015	14	8	9

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Average SAT score

1325

(Out of 1600)

1324

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SAT Score Trends (2021-2025)
Year	Fayette County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	1336	1328	1236
2024	1336	1334	1233
2023	1336	1334	1231
2022	1323	1331	1232
2021	1323	1331	1232

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Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Fayette County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	27	26	26
2024	27	26	26
2023	27	26	26
2022	25	25	26
2021	25	25	26
2020	25	25	26
2019	25	25	26
2018	26	25	25
2017	26	25	25
2016	26	25	25
2015	26	25	25

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,252

$8,004

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Fayette County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	$11,083	$8,961	$14,043
2024	$10,428	$7,178	$12,357
2023	$9,379	$7,014	$11,693
2022	$8,404	$6,946	$11,199
2021	$8,203	$6,910	$10,824
2020	$8,078	$6,869	$10,496
2019	$7,953	$6,709	$10,300
2018	$7,481	$6,192	$10,056
2017	$7,593	$6,211	$9,712
2016	$7,430	$5,573	$9,307
2015	$8,384	$5,531	$8,903

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Average Summer Program Cost

$1,425

Average % on Financial Aid

22%

28%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Fayette County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	22%	28%	34%
2024	23%	28%	33%
2023	22%	28%	33%
2022	23%	28%	32%
2021	23%	28%	32%
2020	21%	28%	31%
2019	23%	27%	30%
2018	23%	26%	29%
2017	23%	27%	29%
2016	26%	27%	28%
2015	29%	27%	27%

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Average Financial Aid Grant

$6,800

$4,229

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Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Fayette County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	$7,250	$4,531	$6,227
2024	$7,250	$5,903	$6,113
2023	$7,000	$5,964	$5,785
2022	$7,000	$4,291	$5,514
2021	$7,000	$4,261	$5,269
2020	$6,714	$4,068	$5,141
2019	$6,089	$5,482	$5,007
2018	$6,089	$5,333	$4,752
2017	$5,688	$5,621	$4,582
2016	$3,500	$4,940	$4,396
2015	$4,500	$5,278	$4,230

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Average Acceptance Rate

85%

87%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Fayette County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	85%	83%	81%
2024	85%	92%	85%
2023	85%	92%	85%
2022	85%	92%	85%
2021	85%	91%	86%
2020	85%	91%	86%
2019	85%	91%	85%
2018	83%	91%	85%
2017	83%	91%	86%
2016	85%	90%	85%
2015	78%	91%	86%

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Average Endowment Size

$40 million

$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45

0.46

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Fayette County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	0.42	0.46	0.64
2024	0.42	0.46	0.64
2023	0.43	0.43	0.63
2022	0.41	0.41	0.62
2021	0.41	0.40	0.62
2020	0.42	0.41	0.62
2019	0.45	0.37	0.61
2018	0.44	0.37	0.60
2017	0.38	0.34	0.59
2016	0.37	0.34	0.59
2015	0.37	0.35	0.58

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# American Indian Students

9 Students

103 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

224 Students

1,300 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Fayette County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	3%	3%	5%
2024	3%	3%	5%
2023	6%	4%	5%
2022	5%	2%	5%
2021	5%	2%	5%
2020	5%	2%	5%
2019	5%	2%	4%
2018	5%	2%	4%
2017	4%	2%	4%
2016	3%	2%	4%
2015	3%	2%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

193 Students

1,604 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Fayette County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	3%	3%	9%
2024	3%	3%	9%
2023	3%	2%	9%
2022	3%	3%	8%
2021	3%	3%	9%
2020	3%	3%	9%
2019	3%	2%	8%
2018	3%	2%	8%
2017	2%	1%	8%
2016	2%	1%	8%
2015	2%	1%	8%

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# Black Students

223 Students

1,807 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Fayette County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	3%	3%	8%
2024	3%	3%	8%
2023	3%	3%	8%
2022	2%	3%	7%
2021	2%	3%	8%
2020	2%	3%	8%
2019	2%	3%	8%
2018	2%	3%	8%
2017	2%	3%	7%
2016	2%	3%	8%
2015	2%	3%	8%

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# White Students

5,418 Students

38,119 Students

% White Students

72%

71%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Fayette County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	74%	71%	55%
2024	74%	71%	55%
2023	74%	73%	55%
2022	76%	75%	57%
2021	76%	76%	57%
2020	75%	75%	58%
2019	72%	78%	59%
2018	73%	78%	59%
2017	78%	80%	61%
2016	78%	80%	61%
2015	78%	80%	61%

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# Hawaiian Students

13 Students

81 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

1,475 Students

11,002 Students

% of Others Students

19%

20%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Fayette County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	17%	20%	22%
2024	17%	20%	22%
2023	14%	18%	22%
2022	14%	17%	22%
2021	14%	16%	20%
2020	15%	17%	19%
2019	18%	15%	20%
2018	17%	15%	20%
2017	14%	14%	19%
2016	15%	14%	18%
2015	15%	14%	18%

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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

15 extracurriculars

8 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

10 sports

7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Fayette County, KY?

The private elementary schools in Fayette County, KY include Lexington Christian Academy, Sayre School, and Trinity Christian Academy.

How many private elementary schools are located in Fayette County?

19 private elementary schools are located in Fayette County.

How much do private elementary schools cost in Fayette County?

The average tuition cost is $10,252, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $8,004.

How diverse are private elementary schools in Fayette County?

Fayette County private elementary schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.

What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Fayette County?

58% of private elementary schools in Fayette County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Which private elementary schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Fayette County include: Lexington Montessori School vs. Community Montessori School, Providence Montessori School vs. Community Montessori School

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School
Year	Fayette County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	379	217	199
2024	379	206	192
2023	296	202	193
2022	300	225	205
2021	285	220	201
2020	281	204	188
2019	299	209	193
2018	310	206	190
2017	357	222	199
2016	345	217	196
2015	355	187	183

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Overview

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Academics and Faculty:

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

SAT Score Trends (2021-2025)

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score Trends

Asian Student Percentage Trends

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Black Student Percentage Trends

White Student Percentage Trends

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

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