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 Facts (2025-26)

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).

School Reviews

Endorse West End School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

September 24, 2025

What Private School Alumni Say a Decade Later

Ten years after graduation, private school alumni reflect on advantages, regrets, career impact, and life lessons—unearthing truths families need to know.

September 24, 2025

Can Private School Help with College Admissions?

Explore how private schools influence college admissions—advantages, limitations, and what families should expect.

September 24, 2025

Inside the Daily Life of a Private School Student

Discover what daily life is like for private school students in 2025, from classes and athletics to dining, dorms, and extracurriculars.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

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 $11,556 for elementary schools and $13,065 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Louisville, KY is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).