Pitt Academy provides a safe, nurturing school environment and an individualized curriculum that allows students to realize their full potential and to develop the skills necessary to become more independent and productive members of society. Pitt Academy is fully accredited by the Kentucky Non-Public Schools Commission, Inc. We are an independent K-12 Archdiocesan school with non-denominational enrollment policy.
We focus on a child's abilities, not his or her disabilities.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
ADD/ADHD, Asperger
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 12%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Polo shirt and khaki/navy pants
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Call or visit the school's website for current tuition rates
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Pitt Academy is fully accredited by the Kentucky Non-Public Schools Commission, Inc. We are an independent K-12 Archdiocesan school with a non-denominational enrollment policy. We see our students as individuals with a unique pattern of strengths, learning styles and challenges. We focus on a child's abilities, not his or her disabilites. The environment at Pitt Academy gives students every opportunity to reach their own academic, social and creative potential in a learning environment that meets the needs and abilities of each student.
- Our individualized program, adapted curriculum, outstanding instructors and vibrant community are committeed to helping our students develop the skills and self-confidence necessary to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Pitt Academy offer?
Pitt Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball and Swimming.
When is the application deadline for Pitt Academy?
The application deadline for Pitt Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 10/28/2024
Pitt Academy has been a wonderful school for my son. Really love the overall environment and the staff are beyond amazing. It has been such a relief to have found this school for my son. He loves going to school every day. He has been there for the past 5 years and my only regret is not finding Pitt Academy earlier.
5 10/4/2024
Pitt Academy has a welcoming environment and has been a great fit for my child. He transferred from another Catholic school once the need for additional support was identified. The teachers and staff have always made us feel welcome and really care about the children, their education, and their emotional well-being all the way through high school and beyond. Louisville is lucky to have such a warm and nurturing environment for our kids to support them and help them grow into productive members of society with a great education.
5 9/20/2024
Pitt Academy is an outstanding school. It is the only Catholic school in the region providing an education to special needs students and is the best school overall educating special needs students. My son started there in middle school, graduated (with a real diploma) from high school, and is now in the post-graduate program. I am in awe of the outstanding education he has received and the incredible person Pitt Academy has helped him become. His future is brighter and much more independent because of this great institution.
5 9/20/2024
Excellent school. I was able to tailor my child's curriculum to his strengths and challenges. Teachers and staff all truly care about each student and treat them all with respect and the utmost care. We are thankful to have a school like Pitt Academy in our community to serve the needs of students for which a traditional school environment cannot meet their individual needs.
5 9/20/2024
I am a retired teacher. I taught at Pitt Academy from 1996-2005. I continue to remain closely associated with the school since my retirement. Pitt is an "exemplary", one of its kind, school dedicated to the growth of the population it serves. Students thrive here. The staff is experienced and dedicated to the progress of all students at all ability levels K-12 and post-graduate.
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