#1 Best Independent Schools in Jefferson County, KY
Walden School
Independent school · Grades K–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Louisville, KY
AOverall grade292 students8 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Jefferson County, KY
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Jefferson County, KY. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Jefferson County, KY
Kentucky Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 20 independent schools in Kentucky
Louisville, KY
AOverall grade801 students10 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Jefferson County, KY
Louisville Collegiate School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Kentucky
Louisville, KY
B+Overall grade767 students8 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Jefferson County, KY
West End School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools nationwide
Louisville, KY
BOverall gradeAll boys102 students6 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Jefferson County, KY
St. Francis School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Louisville, KY
BOverall grade433 students8 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Jefferson County, KY
Waldorf School of Louisville
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 77% since 2011–12
Louisville, KY
BOverall grade168 students13 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Jefferson County, KY
The Virginia Chance School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2011–12
Louisville, KY
BOverall grade133 students19 students per teacher
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