Very Good
#71 of 218 private schools in KY
Top 32% of private schools
Whitefield Academy
School · Louisville, KY
A private school in Louisville, KY serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
7711 FEGENBUSH LN, Louisville, KY 40228
- 10.4:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Whitefield Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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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
$75,762
Median home value
$220,200
Median rent
$1,370/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40228; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valor Traditional AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| George Unseld Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK | 4.0 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Academy for Individual ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Binet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
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.
Whitefield Academy is listed in Louisville, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Whitefield Academy
Whitefield Academy is a private school in Louisville, KY, serving approximately 500 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 218 private schools in KY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitefield Academy
What grades does Whitefield Academy serve?
Whitefield Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Whitefield Academy?
Whitefield Academy has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitefield Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitefield Academy is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Whitefield Academy rank in KY?
Whitefield Academy ranks #71 of 218 private schools in KY.
What is Whitefield Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitefield Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Whitefield Academy a private school?
Yes, Whitefield Academy is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Whitefield Academy a religious school?
Whitefield Academy has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 500
- Gender Split
- 72% M / 28% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (502) 439-6815
- Area population (ZIP 40228)
- 18,491
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 40228; 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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