Virginia Chance School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Virginia Chance School

4200 Lime Kiln Lane
Louisville, KY 40222

Tel: (502) 425-6904

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Virginia Chance School Photo #1 - Chance School is a private early childhood through elementary program. Our evidenced-based Progressive Education curriculum is recognized for its innovative, best-in-class implicit instruction focused on inquiry-based learning. Virginia Chance School offers rigor in a collaborative environment designed to build self-motivation, a growth mindset, and critical thinking skills with immersive nature-based learning for all students.

Virginia Chance School is a private school in Louisville, KY (in Glenview) that offers education from preschool to 5th grade. By strategically specializing in childhood, Chance School is thoughtfully designed to nurture not only robust academic skills but also crucial personal qualities such as leadership, teamwork, and resilience.

Our evidence-based Progressive Education curriculum is recognized for its innovative, best-in-class implicit instruction focused on inquiry-based learning.

Virginia Chance School offers rigor in a collaborative environment designed to build self-motivation, a growth mindset, and critical thinking skills with immersive nature-based learning for all students. Inside our bright, busy classrooms and outside on our magical wooded campus, students learn through hands-on discovery and group project work.

It's an ideal place for children to develop a lifelong love of learning and connections- a captivating childhood education awaits.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked KY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Yearly Tuition: $21,268
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Virginia Chance School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children
Other school association(s)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Year Founded

1958

Campus Size

26 acres

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

32%

State avg.: 13%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average Class Size

14 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Play Clothes Encouraged

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$21,268

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Tuition Notes

Preschool ranges from approx $11,850-$15,137 depending on length of day. Elementary tuition is $21,268 per year.

% on Financial Aid

15%

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jamie Paradis

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerTrack and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ChorusOutdoor Club

Theatre

Arts and Music Programs:

ArtMusic

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Before & After School Care

School Notes

School Motto: Chance School
School Mascot: Charger

The hallmark of a Chance education is how educators thoughtfully and deliberately develop the whole child through the tenets of Progressive Education. The curricular foundation blends the school's philosophy with age-appropriate milestones, Common Core Standards, and guidelines from our accrediting bodies, ISACS, NAEYC, the Gesell Institute, and academic best practices.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Virginia Chance School cost?

Virginia Chance School's tuition is approximately $21,268 for private students and $2,100 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Virginia Chance School?

The acceptance rate of Virginia Chance School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Virginia Chance School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Kentucky with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Virginia Chance School offer?

Virginia Chance School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Track and Field.

What is Virginia Chance School's ranking?

Virginia Chance School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of students of color.

When is the application deadline for Virginia Chance School?

The application deadline for Virginia Chance School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

View the Virginia Chance School below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

First Day of School!

August 13, 2026 (Thursday)

NO SCHOOL- Fall Break

October 08, 2026 (Thursday)

Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

March 29, 2027 (Monday)

Last Day of School- Early Dismissal

May 27, 2027 (Thursday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked KY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Yearly Tuition: $21,268
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Louisville, 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 Louisville, KY is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).