LaFontaine Preparatory School
| LaFontaine Preparatory School | |
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 Front of LaFontaine Preparatory School | |
| Location | |
993 Four Mile Road , 40475 37°45′36″N 84°16′18″W / 37.7601°N 84.2716°W | |
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| School type | Private, nonsectarian school |
Student to teacher ratio | 11:2 |
LaFontaine Preparatory School (abbreviated LPS) is a private, nonsectarian school located in Richmond, Kentucky, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th grade.
Within the school's first year of being open, the school enrolled 13 Pre-Kindergarten students. Over time, LaFontaine Preparatory School became a non-profit Private school and added more grades as the school grew.
Educational philosophy
LaFontaine describes its approach as "dynamic learning experiences" in a "microschool" setting, with small class sizes, so teachers can deeply understand each student's strengths, challenges, and passions.[1]
Some outstanding features of LaFontaine's educational program include:
- Three recesses per day to encourage movement and student engagement
- Montessori-inspired learning in the early grades for social development and critical thinking
- Engineering education introduced as early as 2nd grade, with four sessions per week
- Monthly field trips to extend learning outside the classroom
Family involvement is emphasized, and LPS reports high attendance (around 95%) at parent-teacher conferences.
Developments
In 2023, there was a proposal and public discussion for LPS to become a charter school with Madison County Public Schools potentially becoming Kentucky's first charter school, however, the proposal was declined by the Madison County Public School Board of Education.[2][3][4]
References
- ↑ "LaFontaine Preparatory School". LaFontaine Preparatory School. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ↑ Clark, Jess (2023-12-06). "Public weighs in on whether to open Kentucky's first charter school". Louisville Public Media. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ↑ Spears, Valarie (December 5, 2023). "Kentucky's first charter school could open in Madison County. Decision coming this month". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
- ↑ Spears, Valarie (December 30, 2023). "Application denied for first charter school in Kentucky. School board votes 'no.'". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved November 18, 2025.