Lafontaine Preparatory School (2026 Profile)

Lafontaine Preparatory School

993 Four Mile Rd
Richmond, KY 40475

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

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students

168 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 13%

Students by Grade

Lafontaine Preparatory School Student 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)

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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).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 168 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $8,979 for elementary schools and $9,537 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kentucky is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).