Friends School

OVERVIEW
Friends School is a private, nonprofit, nonsectarian cooperative school located at 901 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40207. It serves students from preschool (including toddler-age) through grade 8, with a mission to provide an inclusive, student-centered education where individual differences are respected and celebrated.

WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE

• The school’s progressive philosophy emphasizes experiential, hands-on learning with a curriculum that integrates STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics), service-learning, and cooperative community engagement.

• Friends School maintains small class sizes and a student-teacher ratio of approximately 11 : 1, supporting individualized instruction and meaningful teacher-student relationships.

• The community is intentionally inclusive: the school welcomes students of varying learning styles and provides an environment where social-emotional growth, diversity of thought, and collaborative learning are valued.

• Additional programs include after-school clubs, extracurricular activities, extended-day care, and a cooperative family involvement model, making it a distinctive option for families seeking a more progressive, student-centered educational environment.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Friends School
901 Breckenridge Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
📞 (502) 899-1822
🌐 friendsschoollouisville.org

ADDITIONAL REVIEW SITES

• Niche: Friends School — https://www.niche.com/k12/friends-school-louisville-ky/

• Private School Review: Friends School Profile — https://www.privateschoolreview.com/friends-school-profile/