West End School

3628 Virginia Ave
Louisville, KY 40211

The West End School is an academically rigorous, free boarding school in Louisville, Kentucky for boys, grades Pre-K through 8.

The school was founded in 2005 by Robert Blair and his wife Debbie.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 121 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

2005

Colors

Purple, Gold

Student Body

Total Students

121 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

96%

State avg.: 13%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Mascot: Soaring Eagles

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for West End School?

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

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 121 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Louisville, KY is $11,372 for elementary schools and $12,908 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Louisville, KY is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).