Top 5 Best Kentucky Private Elementary Schools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) serving 4,596 students in Kentucky. You can also find more schools membership associations in Kentucky.
The best top ranked belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) private elementary schools in Kentucky include The Lexington School, Sayre School and Meredith-dunn School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Kentucky private elementary school average acceptance rate of 92%.
17% of private elementary schools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Kentucky (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Lexington School
The Lexington School Photo - A 40 acre campus with native woods, creek, athletic fields, 3 playgrounds, a school garden, walking paths, even chickens and honey bees makes for a backyard experience like no other school in the region. It's all here.
(9)
1050 Lane Allen Road
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-0501
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Sayre School
Sayre School Photo - Graduation outside the steps of Old Sayre
(3)
194 N Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-1361
Grades: PK-12
| 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
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
2427 Glenmary Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 479-0340
Grades: PK-12
| 796 students
Meredith-dunn School
Special Education School
3023 Melbourne Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 366-9286
Grades: 1-8
| 196 students
Owensboro Catholic Continuation K-3
(Catholic)
4017 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-7583
Grades: K-3
| 382 students
Portland Christian School
Portland Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
8509 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-3727
Grades: PK-12
| 619 students
Summit Academy Of Greater Louisville
Summit Academy Of Greater Louisville Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
11508 Main Street
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7090
Grades: K-12
| 114 students
Capital Day School
120 Deepwood Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 227-7121
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
The De Paul School
The De Paul School Photo - Located in the heart of the historic Highlands neighborhood, The de Paul School serves students from 40+ zip codes in the greater Louisville, Kentucky region
Special Education School
1925 Duker Ave
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 459-6131
Grades: K-8
| 162 students
Walden School Corporation
Walden School Corporation 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.
(15)
4238 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 893-0433
Grades: K-12
| 278 students

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