The Vanguard Academy

The Vanguard Academy in Prospect, KY, serves 214 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based early childhood program.
The school operates with one teacher and a reported student–teacher ratio of 214:1.
The student body includes 21% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the enrollment.
Nearby private schools in Prospect and Louisville offer larger enrollment and lower student–teacher ratios across wider grade spans.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
214 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Vanguard Academy?
The application deadline for The Vanguard Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Jefferson County, KY is $11,040 for elementary schools and $12,230 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Jefferson County, KY is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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