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#177 of 218 private schools in KY
Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy
Elementary School
1939 MAGAZINE ST, Louisville, KY 40203
Enrollment
46
Student-Teacher
10.7:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
46
Student-Teacher
10.7:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Kentucky private schools
#177 of 218
In Louisville
#55 of 62
public schools
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Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy
Elementary School in Louisville · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy
Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy is a private elementary school in Louisville, KY. Emma L.
Minnis Junior Academy serves approximately 46 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 218 private schools in KY.
- This school 5.0 · Average
- KY avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 46 students, Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy compares to 141 public schools serving similar grades in Louisville, KY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy (this school) | 5.0 |
| Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School | 2.8 |
| Grace M. James Academy of Excellence | 8.9 |
| Byck Elementary | 3.0 |
| Western Middle School for the Arts | 7.8 |
| Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary | 2.4 |
| Brandeis Elementary | 4.8 |
| Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce | — |
| Atkinson Academy | 3.6 |
| Johnson Traditional Middle | 2.1 |
| Maupin Elementary | 3.5 |
| Young Elementary | 3.6 |
| J. Graham Brown School | 8.7 |
| The Academy @ Shawnee | 6.5 |
| Engelhard Elementary | 3.4 |
| Heuser Hearing & Language Academy | — |
| Ackerly | — |
| Portland Elementary | 4.2 |
| Dawson Orman Education Center | 5.0 |
| Pathfinder School of Innovation | 5.4 |
| Mcferran Preparatory Academy | 2.9 |
Showing 20 of 141 schools. View all schools in Louisville
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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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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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1939 MAGAZINE ST, Louisville, KY 40203
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WEST END SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Brandeis Elementary (rated 4.8/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Portland Elementary (rated 4.2/10, 1.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Louisville, see our Louisville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School Louisville | 0.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Grace M. James Academy of Excellence Louisville | 0.3 mi | 8.9 |
| Byck Elementary Louisville | 0.5 mi | 3.0 |
| Western Middle School for the Arts Louisville | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Central High Magnet Career Academy Louisville | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary Louisville | 0.8 mi | 2.4 |
| Brandeis Elementary Louisville | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| Johnson Traditional Middle Louisville | 1.2 mi | 2.1 |
| Atkinson Academy Louisville | 1.2 mi | 3.6 |
| Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce Louisville | 1.2 mi | — |
| Maupin Elementary Louisville | 1.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Young Elementary Louisville | 1.4 mi | 3.6 |
| PRESENTATION ACADEMY Louisville | 1.5 mi | 8.6 |
| ST FRANCIS SCHOOL Louisville | 1.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Portland Elementary Louisville | 1.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Mcferran Preparatory Academy Louisville | 2.1 mi | 2.9 |
| Western Day Treatment Louisville | 2.1 mi | — |
| WEST END SCHOOL Louisville | 1.8 mi | 6.4 |
| J. Graham Brown School Louisville | 1.7 mi | 8.7 |
| Ahrens Educational Resource Center Louisville | 1.7 mi | 5.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 40203 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$31,430
Median Home Value
$179,300
Median Rent
$828/mo
Population
17,540
College Educated
22.3%
Homeownership
24.7%
Avg Commute
21.2 min
Poverty Rate
39.9%
Median Age
34.8
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|---|---|
| DANVILLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Danville, KY | 4.8 |
| THE GODDARD SCHOOL - FLORENCE Florence, KY | 4.8 |
| ST CATHERINE ACADEMY New Haven, KY | 5.7 |
| VERSAILLES MONTESSORI SCHOOL Versailles, KY | 5.9 |
| ST EDWARD SCHOOL Cynthiana, KY | 3.8 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
- Phone
- (502) 774-2108
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