Louisville Adventist Academy offers a large-school educational curriculum in a Christ-centered, small-school setting.
LAA has a long tradition of academic excellence and provides wonderful opportunities for children to grow academically, physically, socially, and spiritually. We welcome students from all walks of life, regardless of race, ethnicity, or religious affiliation.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked KY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Louisville Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 12%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Embroidered uniform polo shirts, slacks
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Contact the school office for an education consultation today!
louisvilleky.adventistschoolconnect.org
Admissions Director
Principal Robert Stevenson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Community Service Projects, Student Association, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Christmas and Spring Concerts, Drama Team, Piano Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball, Volleyball
Community Service Projects, Student Association, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Christmas and Spring Concerts, Drama Team, Piano Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball, Volleyball
School Notes
- Located on Newburg Road just off the Watterson Expressway, LAA is centrally located and easily accessible to families throughoutLouisville and itssurrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Our PreK-12academy is a fully-accredited institution that sets high moral and academic standards for students, all within a Christian setting. Westriveto meet the individual needs of each of our students and to put our mission statement into action.
- The LAA Advantage
- Louisville Adventist Academy is a parent- and student-oriented academy that offers an outstanding Christian alternative to public schools and expensive private schools. Our small-school, multi-grade setting will give your child a chance to be a big fish in a small pond by offering many of the same opportunities afforded in larger schools while allowing most or all students to participate.
- Our Mission.The mission of Louisville Adventist Academy is to assist students to develop spiritually, mentally, socially, and physically through the guidance of qualified teachers, a Christ-centered curriculum, and Biblical values. The Louisville Adventist Academy family exists toshowchildren Jesus,nurturetheir love for Him and others,teachthem to think, andempowerthem to serve.
- Our Purpose.Louisville Adventist Academy's purpose is to not only provide a strong academic curriculum where students excel in academics, but to provide a Christian atmosphere where students may grow as young Christian boys and girls. LAA provides the opportunity for young people to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Our Philosophy.Louisville Adventist Academy is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to provide a spiritually oriented education for children. A belief in the existence of the Creator God is fundamental in the philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist schools. We respect His divine authority and recognize His intervention in human affairs. We believe that true education develops the spiritual, mental, and physical powers of each student; preparing them for the joy of service in this life and for the higher joy of service in the life to come. To achieve this goal, we encourage each student to:
- >develop a personal relationship with God and his fellow men as stated in Matthew 2:37-39
- >master the basic academic skills
- >value labor, physical and mental, as the blessing God intended
- >cultivate physical fitness, mental ability, and moral purity as the blessing God intended.
- Our advantages include:
- ACADEMICS
- >Full-scale academic program for Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade using a state-approved curriculum
- >Degreed/certified and experienced faculty
- >Advantageous student-teacher ratio
- >High college acceptance rate
- >Multi-intelligence learning classrooms
- FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
- >Convenient, central location just off I-264 near public transportation routes
- >Secure, well-maintained facility
- >High school facility built in 2010
- >Spacious classrooms
- >Computers with wireless Internet access
- >Large athletic field for older students & large play area for younger students
- >State-of-the-art technology, e.g. SMART Board
- SPORTS
- >Boys basketball (JV and varsity)
- >Girls basketball (JV and varsity)
- >Girls volleyball
- TRAVEL
- >Educational field trips
- >Distance travel opportunities, e.g. annual class mission trips, New England and D.C. tours
- >Volunteer opportunities, outreach and community service involvement, e.g. nursing home visits, Dare to Care food bank
- SOCIAL EVENTS
- >Fall Festival
- >High school spring formal
- >International Food Festival
- >Movie nights, skating parties, and family fun nights
- ORGANIZATIONS
- >Parent-led Home & School Association
- >Student Association with leadership opportunities
- >Yearbook staff
- ARTS
- >Private music lessons available
- >Active music program featuring multiple school choirs
- >Theatric performances
- >Spanish language arts
- OTHER FEATURES
- >Diverse student population
- >Affordable tuition with limited financial aid available
- >Student work-study program
- >Early drop-off at 7:30 am
- >On-site after-school care
- >Hot lunch served daily
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Louisville Adventist Academy offer?
Louisville Adventist Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Louisville Adventist Academy's ranking?
Louisville Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Louisville Adventist Academy?
The application deadline for Louisville Adventist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 9/1/2016
This is an amazing school with great christian values, the staff is amazing and i cant say enough of my kids teachers and principal, they are like family and always willing to work together with the parents. All i can say is that is the best school in Louisville, Ky.
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