Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,400
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Lexington Universal Academy
About the School
- Lexington Universal Academy is an independent and accredited Islamic school founded by the Islamic Society of Central Kentucky (referred to herein as ISCK) in 2003.
- The Lexington Universal Academy is committed to providing students with an excellent academic education and firm foundation in moral and ethical values.
- The Lexington Universal Academy fosters a dedication to god through virtuous living in a progressive Islamic environment.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,400
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Lexington Universal Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
School Motto
It's All About Values!
Student Body
Total Students
172 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 13%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lexington Universal Academy cost?
Lexington Universal Academy's tuition is approximately $4,400 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Lexington Universal Academy?
The application deadline for Lexington Universal Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Lexington Universal Academy is Kore Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lexington Christian Academy (1.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 48 students
Special Education School
4300 Nicholasville Rd
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 971-7129
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Baptist
165 Nehemiah Way
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 313-5285
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,416 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 26
Christian
450 W Reynolds Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
210 E Reynolds Road
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 273-9526
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,532 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
450 W Reynolds Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5733
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 48 students
Special Education School
4300 Nicholasville Rd
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 971-7129
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Baptist
165 Nehemiah Way
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 313-5285
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,416 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 26
Christian
450 W Reynolds Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,532 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
450 W Reynolds Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5733
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 26 students
Alternative School (Christian)
128 Dennis Dr
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 396-0644
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 48 students
Special Education School
4300 Nicholasville Rd
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 971-7129
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Baptist
165 Nehemiah Way
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 313-5285
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,416 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 26
Christian
450 W Reynolds Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,532 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
450 W Reynolds Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5733
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 150 students
Montessori School
725 Stone Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-4805
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,416 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 26
Christian
450 W Reynolds Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
210 E Reynolds Road
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 273-9526
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,532 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
450 W Reynolds Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5733
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-K | 24 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
3220 Lexington Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 881-8806
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Daycare / Preschool
3564-a Clays Mill Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 276-6350
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kenneth D. King Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
937 Moberly Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
9022.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Mercer Central
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
9022.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Mercer County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
9022.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Mercer County Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1124 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7000
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7000
9022.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 748 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Saffell Street Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Saffell St
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-3565
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-3565
9022.4 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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