Very Good
#41 of 218 private schools in KY
Top 18% of private schools
Friends School
Elementary School
901 BRECKENRIDGE LN, Louisville, KY 40207
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Kentucky private schools
#41 of 218
In Louisville
#13 of 62
public schools
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Friends School
Elementary School in Louisville · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Friends School
Friends School is a private elementary school in Louisville, KY. Friends School serves approximately 77 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 218 private schools in KY.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- KY avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 77 students, Friends School 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.
At 7.5:1 students to teachers, Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Friends School 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 Friends School compares to 141 public schools serving similar grades in Louisville, KY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Friends School (this school) | 7.7 |
| St Matthews Elementary | 4.9 |
| The Brook-Dupont | — |
| Greathouse/Shryock Traditional | 8.6 |
| Klondike Lane Elementary | 4.3 |
| Hawthorne Elementary | 8.4 |
| Field Elementary | 6.9 |
| Goldsmith Elementary | 5.8 |
| Chenoweth Elementary | 4.8 |
| Binet School | — |
| Boys & Girls Haven | — |
| Newcomer Academy | 5.6 |
| The Phoenix School of Discovery | 5.9 |
| Brooklawn | — |
| Alex R. Kennedy Elementary | 4.2 |
| Lowe Elementary | 7.2 |
| St Joseph Children's Home | — |
| Barret Traditional Middle | 7.6 |
| Wilder Elementary | 5.9 |
| Dunn Elementary | 6.0 |
| Minor Daniels Academy | 6.0 |
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
901 BRECKENRIDGE LN, Louisville, KY 40207
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Friends School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Greathouse/Shryock Traditional (rated 8.6/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is JOHN PAUL II ACADEMY (rated 8.2/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MEREDITH-DUNN SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Louisville, see our Louisville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthews Elementary Louisville | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| Waggener High Louisville | 0.5 mi | 4.0 |
| OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Louisville | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| LOUISVILLE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Louisville | 0.6 mi | — |
| LOUISVILLE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Louisville | 0.6 mi | — |
| HARVEY BROWNE PRESCHOOL Louisville | 0.8 mi | — |
| RSM LOUISVILLE LLC Louisville | 0.8 mi | 4.7 |
| The Brook-Dupont Louisville | 0.8 mi | — |
| TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL Louisville | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| EVANGEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Louisville | 1.3 mi | 6.5 |
| EVANGEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Louisville | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| MEREDITH-DUNN SCHOOL Louisville | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| WALDEN SCHOOL CORPORATION Louisville | 1.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Greathouse/Shryock Traditional Louisville | 1.4 mi | 8.6 |
| WALDORF SCHOOL OF LOUISVILLE Louisville | 1.5 mi | 7.2 |
| HOLY TRINITY PARISH SCHOOL Louisville | 1.8 mi | 5.0 |
| ASCENSON Louisville | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL Louisville | 1.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Klondike Lane Elementary Louisville | 2.1 mi | 4.3 |
| JOHN PAUL II ACADEMY Louisville | 2.1 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 40207 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$98,583
Median Home Value
$401,500
Median Rent
$1,248/mo
Population
28,633
College Educated
67.8%
Homeownership
69.2%
Avg Commute
19.1 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Median Age
42.6
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| CAPITAL DAY SCHOOL Frankfort, KY | 7.7 |
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| HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Covington, KY | 8.0 |
| HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL Newport, KY | 7.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Friends School
What grades does Friends School serve?
Friends School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Friends School?
Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Friends School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Friends School rank in KY?
Friends School ranks #41 of 218 private schools in KY.
What is Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Friends School a private school?
Yes, Friends School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Friends School a religious school?
No, Friends School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (502) 899-1822
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