Very Good
#78 of 218 private schools in KY
Top 35% of private schools
Lafontaine Preparatory School
Elementary School · Richmond, KY
A private elementary school in Richmond, KY serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
993 FOUR MILE RD, Richmond, KY 40475
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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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Where Lafontaine Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,191/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,731
Median home value
$232,700
Median rent
$863/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40475; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Boone Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 1–5 | 1.1 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Glenn R Marshall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 1–5 | 1.5 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Madison Kindergarten AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| St Mark Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lafontaine Preparatory School is listed in Richmond, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lafontaine Preparatory School
Lafontaine Preparatory School is a private elementary school in Richmond, KY, serving approximately 101 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #78 of 218 private schools in KY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafontaine Preparatory School
What grades does Lafontaine Preparatory School serve?
Lafontaine Preparatory School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lafontaine Preparatory School?
Lafontaine Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafontaine Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafontaine Preparatory School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lafontaine Preparatory School rank in KY?
Lafontaine Preparatory School ranks #78 of 218 private schools in KY.
What is Lafontaine Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafontaine Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lafontaine Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Lafontaine Preparatory 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 Lafontaine Preparatory School a religious school?
No, Lafontaine Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Madison County
- Phone
- (859) 353-8202
- Area population (ZIP 40475)
- 65,030
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 40475; 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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