Lafontaine Preparatory School (2026-27 Profile)

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Lafontaine Preparatory School

993 Four Mile Rd Richmond, KY 40475

Tel: (859) 353-8202

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 168 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Lafontaine Preparatory School in Richmond, KY, serves 168 students from preâ€“kindergarten through fifth grade in a nonsectarian, townâ€“based setting.
The school employs 10 teachers, resulting in a studentâ€“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 Kâ€“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 studentâ€“teacher ratios.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 168 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lafontaine Preparatory School
Pre-K	67
Kind	32
1	19
2	14
3	13
4	14
5	9

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Student Body

Total Students

168 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 13%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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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).

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