Lexington Junior Academy
Lexington Junior Academy is a small Christian school that has educated children in Lexington since 1965.
The school's program begins in kindergarten and extends to eighth grade.
It is fully accredited by the state of Kentucky and by the National Council of Private Schools Association.
Three multi-grade classrooms are divided into kindergarten and first grade, second grade through fourth grade, and fifth grade through eighth grade.
Every student entrusted to our care is a gift of God to be educated for now and eternity.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lexington Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 12%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Lexington Junior Academy is a small Christian school that has educated children in Lexington since 1965. The school's program begins in kindergarten and extends to eighth grade. It is fully accredited by the state of Kentucky and by the National Council of Private Schools Association. Three multi-grade classrooms are divided into kindergarten and first grade, second grade through fourth grade, and fifth grade through eighth grade. Every student entrusted to our care is a gift of God to be educated for now and eternity.
Source: Verified school update
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lexington Junior Academy is Lexington Catholic High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Lexington School (0.4 miles away)
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Students
Grades: PK-8 | 600 students 0.4 miles 1050 Lane Allen Road
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-0501
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-0501
0.4
PK-8
600
Grades: PK-K | 45 students 0.8 miles 200 West High Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 539-0264
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 539-0264
0.8
PK-K
45
Lafayette Christian Church Cc
Daycare / Preschool (Disciples of Christ)
Grades: NS-K | 6 students 1 miles 1836 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 276-1801
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 276-1801
1
NS-K
6
Lexington Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 840 students 1.1 miles 2250 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-7183
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-7183
1.1
9-12
840
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Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 448 students 1.2 miles 605 Hill N Dale Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
1.2
PK-8
448
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