Lafontaine Preparatory School in Richmond, KY, serves 168 students from pre–kindergarten through fifth grade in a nonsectarian, town–based setting.
The school employs 10 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
Enrollment includes 7.37% students of color, contributing to the diversity of the student body.
Programs cover early childhood and elementary education with a total K–12 enrollment of 101 students reported on campus.
Lafontaine Preparatory School is one of several private options in Richmond, KY, offering elementary education with comparable student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
168 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lafontaine Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Lafontaine Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Lafontaine Preparatory School is Winchester Christian Academy (16.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Growing Place (1.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
The Growing Place
(Methodist)
401 West Main Street
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 626-8299
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 626-8299
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 107 students
St. Mark Catholic School
(Catholic)
115 Parrish Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-2989
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-2989
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
The Learning Center At First Baptist
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
425 Eastern Byp
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-4028
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-4028
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
Clark County Christian School
(Christian)
2450 Colby Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-6555
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-6555
15.9 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 89 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
St. Agatha Academy ![St. Agatha Academy Photo - St. Agatha Academy, Winchester, KY: A Vibrant Learning Community Anchored in Christ, Since 1919.]( "St. Agatha Academy Photo - St. Agatha Academy, Winchester, KY: A Vibrant Learning Community Anchored in Christ, Since 1919.")
(Catholic)
244 S Main St
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6484
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6484
16.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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