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Best Jefferson County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 62 private elementary schools serving 21,017 students in Jefferson County, KY.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Jefferson County, KY include Louisville Collegiate School, Highlands Latin School, and Kentucky Country Day School.
The average tuition cost is $11,372, which is higher than the Kentucky private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,068.
79% of private elementary schools in Jefferson County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Jefferson County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Academy For Individual Excellence
Alternative School (Christian)
(11)
3101 Bluebird Ln
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-6187
Gr: PK-12 | 369 students
700 S English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
Gr: PK-12 | 1,765 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emma L Minnis Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1939 Magazine Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 774-2108
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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
Highlands Latin School
Highlands Latin School Photo - Highlands Latin School - Classical, Christian, Traditional
(Christian)
(4)
10901 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 742-4789
Gr: K-12 | 720 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
322 Cannons Ln
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-7700
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students
Holy Trinity Parish School
(Catholic)
423 Cherrywood Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
Gr: PK-8 | 769 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
Louisville Adventist Academy
Louisville Adventist Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
2988 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 452-2965
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
2427 Glenmary Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 479-0340
Gr: PK-12 | 788 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meredith-dunn School
Special Education School
3023 Melbourne Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 456-5819
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy Photo
(Catholic)
1927 Lewiston Dr
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 447-3155
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-8 | 416 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
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Portland Christian School
Portland Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
8509 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-3727
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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Special Program Emphasis
7703 Wictor Ct
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 472-2233
Gr: PK-12 | 484 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Model School
(Catholic)
3107 Lexington Road
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 896-3931
Gr: K-8 | 390 students Tuition listed
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
1800 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-2850
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students
St. Albert The Great School
St. Albert The Great School Photo
(Catholic)
1395 Girard Dr
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-1804
Gr: NS-8 | 739 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
St. Edward School
(Catholic)
9610 Sue Helen Dr
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-6633
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Of Assisi School
St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo
(Catholic)
1938 Alfresco Pl
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 459-3088
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
St. Gabriel School
(Catholic)
(2)
5503 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 239-5535
Gr: K-8 | 688 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
St. James Catholic School
(Catholic)
1818 Edenside Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 454-0330
Gr: K-8 | 99 students
St. Margaret Mary School
(Catholic)
7813 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 426-2635
Gr: K-8 | 659 students
St. Martha Elementary School
(Catholic)
2825 Klondike Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 609-6711
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students
St. Mary Academy
(Catholic)
11311 Saint Mary Ln
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 315-2555
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
(1)
3705 Stone Lakes Dr
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-6155
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students
St. Nicholas Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
5501 New Cut Road
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-8506
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
(1)
1000 N Beckley Station Rd
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-7083
Gr: PK-8 | 665 students
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
6901 Dixie Hwy
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 935-5511
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Tuition listed
2131 Lancashire Ave
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 456-1541
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Stephen Martyr School
(Catholic)
2931 Pindell Ave
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 635-7141
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students
Walden School
Walden School Photo - WE ARE WALDEN a K-12 independent school community where all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our students benefit from personalized learning, hands-on experiences, and connections to nature in an environment that celebrates individuality.
(16)
4238 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 893-0433
Gr: K-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Whitefield Academy
Whitefield Academy Photo - WHITEFIELD ACADEMY is a private, Christian, co-educational school founded in 1976. The school, located in Louisville, KY is a ministry of Highview Baptist Church. Whitefield is accredited by the ACSI, SACS and is certified by the Kentucky Board of Education through the Kentucky Non-Public Schools Commission. Whitefield is ranked among the top 50 Best Christian High Schools in America"
7711 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 439-6815
Gr: PK-12 | 764 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Jefferson County, Kentucky

Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
9212 Taylorsville Rd
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-5082
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
3110 Rock Creek Drive
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 897-3372
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students
8307 St. Andrews Church Road
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 447-6500
Gr: PK-8
2530 Slevin St.
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 778-1941
Gr: K-8 | 134 students
3595 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 459-0797
Gr: K-7 | 82 students
Evangel Creative Learning Center (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
5400 Minor Ln
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 968-5451
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
2000 Tyler Ln
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 931-7143
Gr: K-5 | 48 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3044 Hikes Ln
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 365-3545
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students
224 Woodbine St.
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 634-2075
Gr: PK | 40 students Tuition listed
10803 Deering Road
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 937-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
770 Eastern Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 637-7814
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
2500 Portland Ave
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 778-6114
Gr: NS-12 | 204 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
2036 Buechel Bank Road
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 499-0421
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
5437 Johnsontown Road
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 935-4578
Gr: K-8 | 461 students
4007 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 447-9671
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
1016 E Burnett Ave
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 634-1831
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
226 Inverness Avenue
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 363-3719
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
6010 Preston Hwy
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 969-5462
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
8911 3rd Street Rd
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 935-7210
Gr: K | 57 students
11501 Schlatter Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 239-3345
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Jefferson County, KY?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Jefferson County, KY include Louisville Collegiate School, Highlands Latin School, and Kentucky Country Day School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Jefferson County?
62 private elementary schools are located in Jefferson County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Jefferson County?
The average tuition cost is $11,372, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $9,068.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County private elementary schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
79% of private elementary schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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