Excellent
#5 of 218 private schools in KY
Top 2% of private schools
Presentation Academy
High School
861 S 4TH ST, Louisville, KY 40203
Enrollment
165
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
8.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
165
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
8.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Kentucky private schools
#5 of 218
In Louisville
#2 of 62
public schools
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About Presentation Academy
Presentation Academy is a private high school in Louisville, KY. Presentation Academy serves approximately 165 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Presentation Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 218 private schools in KY.
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- KY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 165 students, Presentation 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.
At 6.4:1 students to teachers, Presentation Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Presentation 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 Presentation Academy compares to 44 public schools serving similar grades in Louisville, KY
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Presentation Academy (this school) | 8.6 |
| Pathfinder School of Innovation | 5.4 |
| Ackerly | — |
| Ahrens Educational Resource Center | 5.3 |
| J. Graham Brown School | 8.7 |
| Central High Magnet Career Academy | 6.5 |
| Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce | — |
| Grace M. James Academy of Excellence | 8.9 |
| duPont Manual High | 9.3 |
| Breckinridge Metropolitan High | 5.3 |
| Home of the Innocents Discovery | — |
| Home of the Innocents School | — |
| U of L PACT Program | — |
| Churchill Park School | 5.0 |
| Kentucky School for the Blind | 5.3 |
| Peace Academy | 5.9 |
| The Academy @ Shawnee | 6.5 |
| Atherton High | 8.5 |
| Louisville Male High | 5.5 |
| Butler Traditional High | 4.3 |
| Iroquois High | 3.5 |
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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.
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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
861 S 4TH ST, Louisville, KY 40203
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Presentation Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. duPont Manual High (rated 9.3/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Central High Magnet Career Academy (rated 6.5/10, 0.8 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Ahrens Educational Resource Center (rated 5.3/10, 0.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Louisville, see our Louisville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST FRANCIS SCHOOL Louisville | 0.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Engelhard Elementary Louisville | 0.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Heuser Hearing & Language Academy Louisville | 0.3 mi | — |
| HEUSER HEARING & LANGUAGE ACADEMY Louisville | 0.3 mi | — |
| Dawson Orman Education Center Louisville | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Pathfinder School of Innovation Louisville | 0.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Ackerly Louisville | 0.6 mi | — |
| Ahrens Educational Resource Center Louisville | 0.6 mi | 5.3 |
| J. Graham Brown School Louisville | 0.7 mi | 8.7 |
| Meyzeek Middle Louisville | 0.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce Louisville | 0.9 mi | — |
| Central High Magnet Career Academy Louisville | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary Louisville | 0.9 mi | 2.4 |
| NATIVITY ACADEMY AT ST BONIFACE Louisville | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Cochran Elementary Louisville | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Noe Middle Louisville | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| duPont Manual High Louisville | 1.4 mi | 9.3 |
| Grace M. James Academy of Excellence Louisville | 1.2 mi | 8.9 |
| Shelby Academy Louisville | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School Louisville | 1.3 mi | 2.8 |
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
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Carlisle County High School Bardwell, KY | 8.0 |
| Fulton County High School Hickman, KY | 9.2 |
| Williamstown Sr. High Williamstown, KY | 7.9 |
| COVINGTON LATIN SCHOOL Covington, KY | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Presentation Academy
What grades does Presentation Academy serve?
Presentation Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Presentation Academy?
Presentation Academy has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Presentation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Presentation Academy is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Presentation Academy rank in KY?
Presentation Academy ranks #5 of 218 private schools in KY.
What is Presentation Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Presentation Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Presentation Academy a private school?
Yes, Presentation Academy is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Presentation Academy a religious school?
Presentation Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 165
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (502) 583-5935
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