2023 Best Elementary Schools in the Louisville Area

• Louisville, KY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.49 out of 5  164 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!... Read 164 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 817

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Louisville, KY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.74 out of 5  301 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!... Read 301 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 776

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Louisville, KY•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.57 out of 5  23 reviews

Parent: When we moved to Louisville, we were overwhelmed with the complexity of the system here. Walden has made our daughter’s middle school experience amazing- small classes, a caring environment, and a focus on academics. She has found great friends and grown into a great, thoughtful kid. The leadership at Walden is enthusiastic and truly seems to appreciate where each kid is starting from. I also appreciate that it’s right in the heart of St Matts- close to everything!... Read 23 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 286

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Goshen, KY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.41 out of 5  64 reviews

Parent: A special place in Louisville: if you have children check this out! Not only does Francis Parker offer a great education with amazing faculty; the experience is tailored to the child's age. Goshen campus for pre-school - middle school, is a beautiful, natural setting that incorporates the outdoors into the learning experience. The high school is located downtown, easy walking distance to museums, 4th street live, Kentucky Center for the Arts, and much more. It is wonderful that teenagers can learn our city. Wonderful opportunity to engage with the community through the arts, through service, through day to day explorations and collaboration. Beautifully designed interior of the historic building. Rigorous academic environment and great college placement. Come check out the classes and it will feel more like college than high school. With small class sizes & awesome faculty it's a wonderful place to learn and be yourself! My four kids loved their experience at Francis Parker!... Read 64 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 485

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Anchorage, KY•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  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.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 385

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Louisville, KY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.53 out of 5  17 reviews

Senior: Highlands Latin is a classical, Christian school that strives to mold you into the best person, student, leader and follower of Christ you can be. It's rigorous course work builds strong memorization skills, study discipline, and academic intake. Students begin studying Latin in the second grade, and can fluently translate authentic Latin and write Latin by their freshman year. Highlands Latin immerses you in the classical world and provides an excellent selection of classical literature and ancient philosophy texts. Highlands also focuses on improving one's character with various events, service opportunities and endless mentorship. It is truly a tight knit family that supports each other through ups and downs, though never sacrifices the high standard for education and character. It truly molds those into followers of Christ and provides students with a strong foundation of faith and sound reason for its beliefs.... Read 17 reviews

• grade A

• Students 720

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  141 reviews

Senior: The J. Graham Brown School is an excellent school which truly challenges its students to be self-directed learners and empathetic citizens. The school culture and environment allows for student individuality to flourish and encourages students to seek always to better not only their understanding and the understanding of their peers, but to better their very selves and the community around them.... Read 141 reviews

• grade A

• Students 753

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Oldham County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 673

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Oldham County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 607

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Oldham County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 485

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated Schools, IN•

• K-4

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  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... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 713

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Oldham County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 638

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Oldham County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 608

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Louisville, KY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  90 reviews

Parent: We love CAL! We have 3 kids at CAL, pre-K, Kindergarten, and 3rd grade and they all love it there. The teachers are amazing and the students are kind and respectful. We started our oldest there when she was going into 2nd grade after Covid shut down all the public schools. CAL was at school in-person almost the entire year and our daughter had an amazing first year there. The communication from the school is top notch. They keep parents informed immediately about every single matter that involves students and parents in any way. After switching from a public school system where we felt entirely out of the loop about every single thing pertaining to our child's education, I couldn't appreciate this anymore!... Read 90 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 2,129

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 576

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: My daughter went here after being accepted for 5th grade. She was at Middletown Elementary prior to transferring, where she wasn’t challenged in class, ever. She was and still is a straight A student. She loved Greathouse and that she felt a bit more challenged there, instead of bored racing through work. The school is clean, the administration are all kind, and the kids don’t run wild like I’ve seen in other schools. The only thing they need help on is the flow of the carpool line, updated/demo playground, and the cafeteria food is awful-but they don’t have much control over that. Although, if we are forced to pay for it unlike 95% of the other Elementary schools, it should be better selection. Some of it I wouldn’t feed my dog.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 612

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Oldham County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 550

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 702

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Oldham County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 575

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated Schools, IN•

• K-4

• grade A minus

• Students 635

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Greater Clark County Schools, IN•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 553

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• N•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  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!... Read 48 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 961

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY•

• PK, K-5

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  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.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 764

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: A former Stopher student, I can say with no doubt that Stopher is wonderful. With kind teachers, kind students, and a wonderful atmosphere, Stopher is a school that welcomes all. A wide range of extracurriculars also allow students to push themselves to be the best they can be. Stopher is definitely the dream. Some may say Stopher is bad due to overly specific not relatable things, but when you take a step in and look at the whole picture, compared to a lot of other schools Stopher is amazing. Go sharks!... Read 3 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 778

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Jefferson County Public Schools, KY•

• K-5

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: My daughter and son both attend Audubon Traditional Elementary School and it has been the best experience ever. They are on top of their communication with parents. They ensure our kids are safe at all times. The staff is friendly and always willing to help. The school building itself is older but they've done a great job keeping up with the maintenance. Now on to their academic curriculum, it is the best by far that I've seen. They challenge their students. The children aren't just skating by, if they do not understand something or are struggling with something, we are notified immediately. We don't have to wait on report cards and progress reports. My children are striving wonderfully at Audubon to the point, JCPS has sent letters home, trying to move my children to advanced placement.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 616

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1