Lafontaine Preparatory School in Richmond, KY, serves 168 students from pre–kindergarten through fifth grade in a nonsectarian, town–based setting.
The school employs 10 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
Enrollment includes 7.37% students of color, contributing to the diversity of the student body.
Programs cover early childhood and elementary education with a total K–12 enrollment of 101 students reported on campus.
Lafontaine Preparatory School is one of several private options in Richmond, KY, offering elementary education with comparable student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
168 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lafontaine Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Lafontaine Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Lafontaine Preparatory School is Winchester Christian Academy (16.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Growing Place (1.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Growing Place
(Methodist)
401 West Main Street
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 626-8299
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 626-8299
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 107 students
St. Mark Catholic School
(Catholic)
115 Parrish Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-2989
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-2989
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
The Learning Center At First Baptist
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
425 Eastern Byp
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-4028
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-4028
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
Clark County Christian School
(Christian)
2450 Colby Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-6555
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-6555
15.9 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 89 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
St. Agatha Academy ![St. Agatha Academy Photo - St. Agatha Academy, Winchester, KY: A Vibrant Learning Community Anchored in Christ, Since 1919.]( "St. Agatha Academy Photo - St. Agatha Academy, Winchester, KY: A Vibrant Learning Community Anchored in Christ, Since 1919.")
(Catholic)
244 S Main St
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6484
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6484
16.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Winchester Christian Academy
(Christian)
2410 Lexington Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-6026
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-6026
16.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 87 students
Grace Bible Academy
(Christian)
250 N Main St
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 355-5178
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 355-5178
17.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 108 students
3900 Rapid Run Drive
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 271-0079
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 271-0079
18.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 497 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Tabernacle Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2420 Lexington Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-1091
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-1091
19 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students
165 Nehemiah Way
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 313-5285
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 313-5285
20 miles
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Growing Place
(Methodist)
401 West Main Street
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 626-8299
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 626-8299
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 107 students
St. Mark Catholic School
(Catholic)
115 Parrish Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-2989
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-2989
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Clark County Christian School
(Christian)
2450 Colby Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-6555
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-6555
15.9 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 89 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
St. Agatha Academy ![St. Agatha Academy Photo - St. Agatha Academy, Winchester, KY: A Vibrant Learning Community Anchored in Christ, Since 1919.]( "St. Agatha Academy Photo - St. Agatha Academy, Winchester, KY: A Vibrant Learning Community Anchored in Christ, Since 1919.")
(Catholic)
244 S Main St
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6484
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6484
16.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Winchester Christian Academy
(Christian)
2410 Lexington Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-6026
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-6026
16.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 87 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Growing Place
(Methodist)
401 West Main Street
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 626-8299
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 626-8299
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 107 students
St. Mark Catholic School
(Catholic)
115 Parrish Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-2989
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-2989
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
The Learning Center At First Baptist
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
425 Eastern Byp
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-4028
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-4028
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
Clark County Christian School
(Christian)
2450 Colby Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-6555
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-6555
15.9 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 89 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
St. Agatha Academy ![St. Agatha Academy Photo - St. Agatha Academy, Winchester, KY: A Vibrant Learning Community Anchored in Christ, Since 1919.]( "St. Agatha Academy Photo - St. Agatha Academy, Winchester, KY: A Vibrant Learning Community Anchored in Christ, Since 1919.")
(Catholic)
244 S Main St
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6484
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6484
16.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Vocational School
306 W. Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2144
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2144
9014.5 miles
Gr: 8-12
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 Industry Rd
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
9014.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 792 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 W Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2108
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2108
9014.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Lexington St
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
9014.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2421
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2421
9015.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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