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#177 of 218 private schools in KY

Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy

Elementary School · Louisville, KY

A private elementary school in Louisville, KY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1939 MAGAZINE ST, Louisville, KY 40203

  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in KY.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,274
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-1.9 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Enrollment46
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in KY

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Louisville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 81Very Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$31,430

Median home value

$179,300

Median rent

$828/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

24.7%

Poverty rate

39.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dr. William H. Perry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.8K–50.3 mi361Compare →
Byck ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.0K–50.5 mi265Compare →
Coleridge-taylor Montessori ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.4PK–50.8 mi413Compare →
Brandeis ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–51.0 mi460Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy is listed in Louisville, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy

Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy is a private elementary school in Louisville, KY, serving approximately 46 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 218 private schools in KY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy

What grades does Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy serve?

Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy?

Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy rank in KY?

Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy ranks #177 of 218 private schools in KY.

What is Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy a private school?

Yes, Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy a religious school?

Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
46
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
182 days
Setting
Large City
County
Jefferson County
Area population (ZIP 40203)
17,540
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
34.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40203; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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