The Vanguard Academy (2026 Profile)

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The Vanguard Academy

9306 Dayflower St
Prospect, KY 40059

Tel: (502) 326-8996

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The Vanguard Academy in Prospect, KY, serves 214 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based early childhood program.

The school operates with one teacher and a reported student–teacher ratio of 214:1.

The student body includes 21% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the enrollment.

Nearby private schools in Prospect and Louisville offer larger enrollment and lower student–teacher ratios across wider grade spans.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 214 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

214 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 13%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for The Vanguard Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 214 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Jefferson County, KY is $11,040 for elementary schools and $12,230 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Jefferson County, KY is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).