Sayre School

5.00 (2 reviews)

Tel: (859) 254-1361

194 N Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507

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Sayre School Photo #1 - Graduation outside the steps of Old Sayre

Sayre School Photo #2 - Co-ed independent day school, grades PK-12, Project-based learning through college preparatory high school.

Sayre School Photo #3 - 50-acre Sayre Athletic Complex (SAC)

Our Mission: Sayre School provides an innovative and inclusive learning environment that empowers students to achieve academic excellence, embrace challenge, and cultivate integrity in order to lead purposeful lives in an ever-changing world.

Sayre is downtown Lexington's only independent co-educational college preparatory day school, serving students from age two through twelfth grade.

Quick Stats (2023)

Top Ranked KY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Sayre School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
National Association of College Admissions Counselors

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, Math, ADD/ADHD, Language-based, etc

Year Founded

1854

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

n/a

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 11%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

73 teachers

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

79%

Average Class Size

14 students

Number of AP Courses

18 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Art, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, French, Music Theory, Physics, Spanish, Statistics, U.S. Government, U.S. History

Average SAT score

1290

Average ACT score

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
Dress code for grades K-12

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Preschool tuition depends on 3 or 5 days, and noon or afternoon dismissal. Tuition varies by division from K-12. Please see the website for current tuition rates and financial aid.

% on Financial Aid

29%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$12,000

Admissions Director

Jeff Oldham

Admissions Associate

Elizabeth Clay

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

28 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Academic Team (Middle & Upper), Chess Club (Middle), Community Service, Debate Club, Diversity Club, FCA, French Club (Upper), French Honor Society, Green Club (Upper), Green Council (Upper), Kentucky Youth Assembly (Middle & Upper), KUNA, Math Club, National Honor Society, Newspaper Club, Pep Club (Upper), Political Clubs (Upper), Pre Med Club, Spanish Honor Society, Student Council, Yearbook - Pillars

Arts and Music Programs:
Lower School Chorus, Lower School Drama (after school), Middle School Chorus

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball Camps, Lower School Basketball YMCA, Mens Volleyball Club (Upper), Tennis Clinic (Lower School)

School Notes

Sayre`s academic program spans three divisions from preschool age 2 through twelfth grade, providing valuable continuity as children develop and grow across divisions. The academic program is rich in content and comprehensive in skill development, unfolding incrementally as it crosses grade levels. Our fundamental goal is to educate students to be independent thinkers, who graduate with the intellectual and emotional preparation needed to pursue their educational and personal goals with confidence and integrity. A warm, openly inclusive atmosphere pervades the school, bolstered by close relationships between faculty and students, where they learn to take intellectual risks and respectfully express opinions.Located in the heart of central Kentucky, in the downtown historic district of Lexington, Sayre provides students an opportunity to participate in the life of the local community through experiential learning opportunities and community service, while sharing with students a global perspective that transcends its regional boundaries. An academic program that focuses on 21st century skills including collaboration, critical thinking and creativity is the blueprint for teachers as they help students develop their ability to read closely, communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, and problem solve adeptly.Sayre School is fully accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS). Further, Sayre is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and the Kentucky Association of Independent Schools (KAIS).In addition, Sayre is a member of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC), Secondary School Admission Test Board (SSATB), and the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education (CSEE).The school is fully sanctioned by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA).

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Sayre School offer?

Sayre School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Sayre School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for most sports offered.

What is Sayre School's ranking?

Sayre School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Highest average ACT score, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Sayre School?

The application deadline for Sayre School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 12/22/2021

My child has had a wonderful experience at Sayre. The class sizes are second to none. He developed wonderful relationships with his classmates over the years, and I could not be happier. Direct instruction and personal relationships are built over time. College searches were easy when we had Sayre in our corner. Highly recommend.

- Posted by Parent - Parent

5 10/7/2018

Excellent academic school. Teaches the whole child. Well round and productive kids come out of this program. Fantastic teachers focused on more than just test scores.

- Posted by Parent - Sayre Mom

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