West End School

3628 Virginia Ave Louisville, KY 40211
www.westendschool.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

About the School

  • West End School in Louisville, KY, is a nonsectarian all–boys private school serving grades PK through 8 in a city setting.
  • Founded in 2005, the school enrolls 121 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 12 teachers.
  • The student body is predominantly composed of students of color, representing 96.19% diversity, placing the school among the top 20% for racial diversity in Kentucky private schools.
  • West End School offers a regular elementary and secondary program in an urban community, providing education for boys from preschool to middle school.
  • Tuition information is in line with Louisville private school averages, with local elementary school tuition averaging $11,556.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Purple, Gold

Student Body

Total Students
121 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
96%
State avg.: 13%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Soaring Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Louisville, KY is $11,175 for elementary schools and $12,444 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).

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