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#51 of 218 private schools in KY

Top 23% of private schools

Meredith-dunn School

Elementary School · Louisville, KY

A private elementary school in Louisville, KY serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

3023 MELBOURNE AVE, Louisville, KY 40220

  • 8.8:1 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)
A-7.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,239
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Diversity Index18%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment176
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Meredith-dunn School 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat 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

$73,502

Median home value

$249,700

Median rent

$1,187/mo

College educated

43.7%

Homeownership

63.8%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White90.3%
Black5.1%
Hispanic1.7%
Asian1.7%
Two or More1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Evangel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–120.6 mi104Compare →
Evangel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–120.6 mi204Compare →
Greathouse/shryock TraditionalEnrollment path unverified8.6K–50.7 mi599Compare →
Klondike Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–50.7 mi463Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Meredith-dunn School is listed in Louisville, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Meredith-dunn School

Meredith-dunn School is a private elementary school in Louisville, KY, serving approximately 176 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 218 private schools in KY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Meredith-dunn School

What grades does Meredith-dunn School serve?

Meredith-dunn School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Meredith-dunn School?

Meredith-dunn School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Meredith-dunn School?

The student-teacher ratio at Meredith-dunn School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Meredith-dunn School rank in KY?

Meredith-dunn School ranks #51 of 218 private schools in KY.

What is Meredith-dunn School's MySchoolScout rating?

Meredith-dunn School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Meredith-dunn School a private school?

Yes, Meredith-dunn 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 Meredith-dunn School a religious school?

No, Meredith-dunn School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
176
Gender Split
62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large City
County
Jefferson County
Area population (ZIP 40220)
33,893
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
39.2
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 40220; 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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