Kentucky Country Day School Photo - Opening of the Meriwether STEAM Academic Center, March 2022

Best Kentucky Private Preschools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 3,390 students in Kentucky. You can also find more schools membership associations in Kentucky.
The top-ranked private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Kentucky include Virginia Chance School, Sayre School, and The Lexington School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Kentucky private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.

Top-Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Kentucky (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Virginia Chance School
Virginia Chance School Photo - Chance School is a private early childhood through elementary program. Our evidenced-based Progressive Education curriculum is recognized for its innovative, best-in-class implicit instruction focused on inquiry-based learning. Virginia Chance School offers rigor in a collaborative environment designed to build self-motivation, a growth mindset, and critical thinking skills with immersive nature-based learning for all students.
4200 Lime Kiln Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-6904
Gr: PK-5 Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
233 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 736-1000
Gr: NS-12 | 479 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 834 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
The Lexington School
The Lexington School Photo - School trips are one way we teach resilience.
(9)
1050 Lane Allen Road
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-0501
Gr: PK-8 | 652 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Louisville Collegiate School
Louisville Collegiate School Photo
(2)
2427 Glenmary Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 479-0340
Gr: PK-12 | 805 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sayre School
Sayre School Photo - Graduation outside the steps of Old Sayre
(3)
194 N Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-1361
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed

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