Capital Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Frankfort, KY
120 Deepwood Dr, Frankfort, KY 40601
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Frankfort
- Smaller classes than 85% of independent schools nationwide
- Serving families in Frankfort since at least 2011
In Frankfort, Kentucky, Capital Day School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 67 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of independent elementary schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 67
- Teachers
- 15 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 41 girls, 26 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 85% of independent elementary schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 56% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Capital Day School
What grades does Capital Day School serve?
Capital Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Capital Day School?
About 67 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Capital Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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