2022 Best Elementary Schools in the Louisville Area

Kentucky Country Day School

• Private School
• LOUISVILLE, KY
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.48 out of 5  147 reviews

Parent: As a parent, my children have thrived at KCD both in and out of the classroom. KCD offers a multitude of opportunities for all students academically, athletically, and in the arts. Students can do it all and be well rounded, while really getting to live out the school motto of citizen, scholar, and steward. My children are so blessed to have teachers that are knowledgable, passionate, understanding ,and willing to work with my children independently before or after school to be sure they comprehends the material. This school has been like a family to us as we have made friends and established life long relationships and bonds that will last forever (with other students, teachers, coaches, staff). Lastly, KCD has a gorgeous campus with acres of land and the most amazing facilities:sports fields, fine arts center, and a new STEAM building. KCD is the place to enroll your children. This is the best investment you can make for your child. Go Bearcats!
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• grade A+

• 812 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Louisville Collegiate School

• Private School
• LOUISVILLE, KY
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.74 out of 5  290 reviews

Parent: Outstanding in every way -- couldn't be happier, especially with the unexpected transition to online learning. Faculty did an outstanding job making the best of the situation and kept our eighth grader engaged 4-6 hours/day, while our fifth grader at an excellent public school was occupied for maybe an hour/day. Excellent leadership -- new head of school (one year), interim (one year) and new (just starting) heads of upper school, head of middle school, counselors, development staff and others all very impressive and so dedicated to the students and school. Very active parent's association, families and alumni volunteers. Strong athletics, activities and arts programs led by faculty and non-faculty coaches. Food service is included and offers diverse, healthy options. Even custodial staff have been there for decades and engage with students. Wonderful community and learning environment -- both children will be there next year!
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• grade A+

• 749 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Walden School

• Private School
• LOUISVILLE, KY
• K-12
• Rating 4.47 out of 5  19 reviews

Parent: We love Walden School! We have four children who attend Walden. Walden’s commitment to academic excellence is only matched by their commitment to social and emotional competence and health. Our children are loved for who they are and are encouraged to be the best they can be. Teachers, faculty and administration really do work in tandem with families to create a positive educational experience.
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• grade A+

• 276 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Francis School

• Private School
• LOUISVILLE, KY
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.31 out of 5  55 reviews

Works Here: As a member of the faculty at St. Francis, I am so privileged to be part of this unique and special community. We are a school dedicated to our students in every aspect and we are here because we love working with them! St. Francis faculty are gifted teachers who could teach anywhere but chose to be here because they support progressive education and enjoy teaching in an environment where students are placed at the center of everything we do. To have the freedom to not be boxed in by a prescribed curriculum and to engage with students authentically is just amazing! Rich discussions take place in every classroom but they also happen outside the classroom, we live up to our mission as The School of Thought!
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• grade A+

• 479 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Anchorage Independent Public School

• Public School
• ANCHORAGE, KY
• PK, K-8
• Rating 4.29 out of 5  7 reviews

High School Senior: I made friendships very easily at this school and I was close with almost all of my teachers. People were always available to help me in any way and it was a great experience both socially and academically.
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• grade A+

• 393 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Highlands Latin School

• Private School
• LOUISVILLE, KY
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.71 out of 5  14 reviews

Alum: I loved my time at HLS! I definitely would recommend to students living in Louisville to check out the school. It is difficult, but challenging in a way that allowed me to grow in knowledge and reach my full potential. The teachers are great and care about your success. I do wish we had focused a bit more on how to write great essays to prepare for college. However, there was some instruction on this, and I still did very well in college. I also know that learning Latin has helped me so much during my college career, particularly as an English major who is preparing to attend law school in the Fall.
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• grade A

• 720 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Goshen at Hillcrest Elementary School

• Oldham County Public Schools, KY
• K-5

• grade A

• 708 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

J. Graham Brown School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• K-12
• Rating 3.72 out of 5  131 reviews

Freshman: The Brown School is not perfect, but it is as close to perfect as I’m going to get with public edification. I am diagnosed with autism, OCD, dyspraxia, and a variety of other things that impede my ability to function. Previously, I attended a school where I was not able to be mainstreamed most of the time and had constant mental breakdowns; I was bullied regularly by the staff and students, causing me to become depressed and anxious. Here, I still have problems, but I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. Here, I can walk down the hallways and not be worried about being attacked unlike my previous school. Here, I am able to participate in class. Here, the ECE teacher and a lot of the other teachers truly care about the students. I’m not saying that I haven’t had bad experiences; I still experience discrimination and bullying. However, I am doing so much better.I am even taking many AP classes as a freshman and maintaining a 4.25 GPA.The Brown School is truly a unique place
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• grade A

• 747 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Harmony Elementary School

• Oldham County Public Schools, KY
• K-5

• grade A

• 648 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Camden Station Elementary School

• Oldham County Public Schools, KY
• K-5

• grade A

• 507 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kenwood Station Elementary School

• Oldham County Public Schools, KY
• K-5

• grade A

• 645 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Floyds Knobs Elementary School

• New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated Schools, IN
• K-4
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: As a single mom, I couldn't have asked for a better second family than what exists at FKE. The academics are strong, programs throughout for an elementary school, and very engaging and caring staff
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• grade A

• 770 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Buckner Elementary School

• Oldham County Public Schools, KY
• K-5
• Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• 637 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Crestwood Elementary School

• Oldham County Public Schools, KY
• K-5

• grade A minus

• 575 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Locust Grove Elementary School

• Oldham County Public Schools, KY
• K-5

• grade A minus

• 665 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Christian Academy of Louisville

• Private School
• LOUISVILLE, KY
• PK, K-12
• Rating 3.93 out of 5  84 reviews

Senior: The relationships built between the students and teachers is remarkable and will forever be prevalent and accessible throughout their lives. Each and every teacher only wishes to build their students to be the best that they can be and accomplish. The Christian aspect of Christian Academy of Louisville only makes the environment ten times better and more friendlier than any other school!
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• grade A minus

• 2,129 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Greathouse Shryock Traditional Elementary School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• K-5
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Parent: The teachers genuinely care, are kind and amazing. The principal is some power tripping control freak who runs the school like a detention camp. Children don't interact enough, teachers are frustrated with all the rules and all the parents talk about how awful their children's morale and mental state is. Principal Davis will kick out children if their grades are bad rather than find out what's wrong and help improve scores. She's so obsessed with being number one that there's no room for being human. I feel the school as a whole could be better without her, and she's the only reason I don't give the best elementary school in the state 5 stars.
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• grade A minus

• 614 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lowe Elementary School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• K-5

• grade A minus

• 595 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Norton Elementary School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• K-5

• grade A minus

• 749 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Georgetown Elementary School

• New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated Schools, IN
• K-4

• grade A minus

• 652 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Immaculata Classical Academy

• Private School
• LOUISVILLE, KY
• PK, K-12

• grade A minus

• 166 Students
• — Student-Teacher Ratio

Utica Elementary School

• Greater Clark County Schools, IN
• K-5

• grade A minus

• 533 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Christian Academy of Indiana

• Private School
• NEW ALBANY, IN
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.17 out of 5  48 reviews

Junior: My experience with Christian Academy has been phenomenal. I have been going there since I was in preschool and I have made many lifelong friends. The teachers are extremely personable and value students above any curriculum or grade. Everyone knows each other, and it always nice to see familiar faces while walking through the halls. The academics and events are equally matched in quality- both amazing. I have had such a memorable experience there!
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• grade A minus

• 961 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tully Elementary School

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
• PK, K-5
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: Had some trouble making friends, but the teachers were excellent and the 5th grade teachers prepared everyone really well for middle school.
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• grade A minus

• 803 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Valor Traditional Academy

• Private School
• LOUISVILLE, KY
• K-12
• Rating 3.6 out of 5  5 reviews

Senior: It's a good school, very clean and safe, but there are almost no sports. All of the teachers are friendly and know what they're talking about when they teach. The school is very small, so everyone knows each other's name and the teachers get to know each student quite well.
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• grade A minus

• 114 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio