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Walnut Hill Day School

575 Walnut Hill Rd Lexington, KY 40515

Tel: (859) 263-2807

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 90 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

Walnut Hill Day School in Lexington, KY, is a rural nonsectarian early childhood program serving preschool through kindergarten with an enrollment of 90 students.
Founded in 1986, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 and an average class size of 15, supported by 21 teachers, 90% of whom hold advanced degrees.
The school has a diverse student body with 28.57% students of color and offers summer school programs, reflecting the Lexington community.
Annual tuition is $45,000 with a 98% acceptance rate, positioning Walnut Hill Day School within the local private preschool tuition range.
Walnut Hill Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for diversity based on a sample of area schools.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 90 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Walnut Hill Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Walnut Hill Day School
Pre-K	78
Kind	12

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Pre-K enrollment highest at Walnut Hill Day School with 78 students, far above Kindergarten at 12.

Year Founded

1986

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

90 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

29%

State avg.: 13%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 85%

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1 extracurricular

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Arts and Music Programs:

Piano Instruction

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Walnut Hill Day School?

The acceptance rate of Walnut Hill Day School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

When is the application deadline for Walnut Hill Day School?

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

In what neighborhood is Walnut Hill Day School located?

Walnut Hill Day School is located in the Old Richmond Road Corridor neighborhood of Lexington, KY.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lexington, KY is $10,252 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lexington, KY is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).