Fast Facts - Sayre School
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Sayre School, an independent preschool-12 school in downtown Lexington, cultivates curious, creative thinkers. At Sayre, students engage deeply in STEM and STEAM - from
Lower School
explorers designing 3D insect models in Tinkercad to
Middle School
teams engineering egg-protecting helmets, and
Upper School
lab-based science classes (like AP Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). With a 1:1 iPad program in Middle School and laptops in Upper School, Sayre blends technology, art, and design thinking at every grade level, preparing students to innovate, collaborate, and lead across disciplines.
OUR MISSION
Sayre School provides an innovative and inclusive learning environment that
empowers students to achieve academic excellence, embrace challenge, and
cultivate integrity in order to lead purposeful lives in an ever-changing world.
CORE VALUES
Sayre School values students as individuals and works to foster their understanding of themselves and their roles in the larger community. Our core values of wisdom, integrity, respect, and compassion are woven throughout the school.
OUR PROGRAM
Challenging college-preparatory curriculum unfolds incrementally across grade levels fostering critical thinking skills in a nurturing classroom setting
Small class size provides unique opportunities for seminar-style class discussions, extensive writing expectations, and individual help from teachers before, during or after school
21 Advanced Placement Courses offered in the Upper School
Public speaking emphasis embedded in all levels of the curriculum
World Language instruction begins in Preschool
Technology integration begins with iPad usage in the Lower School and culminates with a 1:1 laptop program in the Upper School.
COLLEGE COUNSELING
95% of the 2025 graduates matriculated at four-year colleges/universities
85% of students received merit scholarships totaling over $7.3 million
59% of students attend out-of-state colleges/universities
Sayre’s college counseling process (beginning in grade 9) aims to identify colleges/universities where students will grow and thrive
2025 AP RESULTS
83% overall pass rate (scores of 3 or higher)
82% senior pass rate (scores of 3 or higher)
63% of students earned scores of 4 or 5
64 AP Scholars, 13% Scholars, 12% Scholars with Honors, 26% Scholars with Distinction
100% Spanish pass rate
95% science pass rate
94% history pass rate
88% English pass rate
78% math pass rate
ATHLETICS
41% of Upper School students earned Kentucky High School Athletic Association Academic All-State Honors (cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher)
70% of Upper and Middle School students participate in school-sponsored athletics
Sayre graduates have competed collegiately at the Division I, II, and III level
40 sports teams offered at the Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Middle School level
50-acre athletic complex and includes four fields for football, soccer and lacrosse, baseball and softball diamonds, 10 tennis courts, cross country course, and an indoor training facility
Student-athletes have the opportunity to compete at a high level and reap the rich personal rewards that come from being part of a team
FINE ARTS
Visual and performing arts are integrated into the curriculum at all levels as a core part of the academic experience, not just as electives
Performance and exhibit opportunities are offered at Lower, Middle, and Upper School levels
CLASS OF 2025
71 seniors will enroll in 34 different colleges in 16 different states
85% of seniors received merit scholarships, totaling over $7.3 million in college-sponsored, four-year scholarships
$164,296 average scholarship per student
85% of the senior class completed one or more AP examinations
3 National Merit Finalists
1 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Semifinalists
68% of seniors participate in extracurricular art programs
16 seniors will participate in intercollegiate athletics
44% of seniors scored 28 or above on the ACT; 40% of the class scored 30 or above
Learn to Achieve
Think for Yourself
Community Leaders
Preschool Parents Share The Sayre Difference
At Sayre School, there are boundless opportunities to excel. An enthusiastic and engaged faculty provides an educational experience where students grow personally and Make their Mark in the world!
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Sayre School offers a wide variety of programming to help your child grow in every aspect of life and help prepare them for life beyond Sayre. Take a look at how Sayre impacts lives!
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CLASS OF 2025 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES and CHOICES (in bold)
American University
Appalachian State University
Asbury University
Auburn University
Ball State University
Bellarmine University
Belmont University
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Boston University
Butler University
Case Western University
Centre College
Claremont McKenna College
Clark University
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
Colby College
College of Charleston
Colorado State University
Columbia University
Cornell College
Dartmouth College
Denison University
DePaul University
DePauw University
Earlham College
Eastern Kentucky University
Elon University
Emory University Oxford
Ferrum College
Florida Atlantic University
Fordham University
Furman University
Hanover College
High Point University
Indiana University
James Madison University
Kent State University
Kentucky State University
Kenyon College
Lehigh University
Lincoln Trail College
Louisiana State University
Loyola University Chicago
Miami University
Michigan State University
Midway University
Mississippi State University
Morehead State University
Morgan State University
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
Northern Kentucky University
Northwestern University
Oberlin College
Ohio University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Pepperdine University
Pennsylvania State University
Pomona College
Purdue University
Rhodes College
Rollins College
Samford University
Seton Hall University
Southern Methodist University
Spalding University
St. Andrews University
Stony Brook University
Susquehanna University
Temple University
Texas A&M University
Texas Christian University
The American University of Paris
The College of William and Mary
The College of Wooster
The Ohio State University
Thomas More University
Towson University
Transylvania University
Trinity College
University College Dublin
University of Alabama
University of Alabama Huntsville
University of Arkansas
University of California San Diego
University of California Santa Barbara
University of California Santa Cruz
University of Cincinnati
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Dayton
University of Delaware
University of Evansville
University of Kansas
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
University of Mary Washington
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Minnesota
University of Mississippi
University of Missouri
University of New Hampshire
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
University of North Florida
University of Oklahoma
University of Pittsburgh
University of Richmond
University of South Carolina
University of Tampa
University of Tennessee
University of Vermont
University of Wisconsin
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Tech
Wake Forest University
Wesleyan University
Western Kentucky University
Xavier University
ACCREDITATION
Independent Schools Association of the Central States
(ISACS)
Kentucky Non-Public School Commission
(KYNPSC)
National Council for Private School Accreditation
(NCPSA)
MEMBERSHIPS
National Association of Independent Schools
(NAIS)
Kentucky Association of Independent Schools
(KAIS)
National Association of College Admissions Counselors
(NACAC)
Secondary School Admission Test Board
(SSATB)
National Association of Secondary School Principals
(NASSP)
Council for Advancement and Support of Education
(CASE)
Sayre School actively seeks qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds and talents who will make a positive contribution to school life. Sayre School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, uniform service member status, religion, handicap or disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all federal, state, or local law. This applies to
its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, financial-aid policies, athletics, and other after-school programs.
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Fast Facts
Sayre School, an independent preschool-12 school in downtown Lexington, cultivates curious, creative thinkers. At Sayre, students engage deeply in STEM and STEAM - from
Lower School
explorers designing 3D insect models in Tinkercad to
Middle School
teams engineering egg-protecting helmets, and
Upper School
lab-based science classes (like AP Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). With a 1:1 iPad program in Middle School and laptops in Upper School, Sayre blends technology, art, and design thinking at every grade level, preparing students to innovate, collaborate, and lead across disciplines.
OUR MISSION
Sayre School provides an innovative and inclusive learning environment that
empowers students to achieve academic excellence, embrace challenge, and
cultivate integrity in order to lead purposeful lives in an ever-changing world.
CORE VALUES
Sayre School values students as individuals and works to foster their understanding of themselves and their roles in the larger community. Our core values of wisdom, integrity, respect, and compassion are woven throughout the school.
OUR PROGRAM
Challenging college-preparatory curriculum unfolds incrementally across grade levels fostering critical thinking skills in a nurturing classroom setting
Small class size provides unique opportunities for seminar-style class discussions, extensive writing expectations, and individual help from teachers before, during or after school
21 Advanced Placement Courses offered in the Upper School
Public speaking emphasis embedded in all levels of the curriculum
World Language instruction begins in Preschool
Technology integration begins with iPad usage in the Lower School and culminates with a 1:1 laptop program in the Upper School.
COLLEGE COUNSELING
95% of the 2025 graduates matriculated at four-year colleges/universities
85% of students received merit scholarships totaling over $7.3 million
59% of students attend out-of-state colleges/universities
Sayre’s college counseling process (beginning in grade 9) aims to identify colleges/universities where students will grow and thrive
2025 AP RESULTS
83% overall pass rate (scores of 3 or higher)
82% senior pass rate (scores of 3 or higher)
63% of students earned scores of 4 or 5
64 AP Scholars, 13% Scholars, 12% Scholars with Honors, 26% Scholars with Distinction
100% Spanish pass rate
95% science pass rate
94% history pass rate
88% English pass rate
78% math pass rate
ATHLETICS
41% of Upper School students earned Kentucky High School Athletic Association Academic All-State Honors (cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher)
70% of Upper and Middle School students participate in school-sponsored athletics
Sayre graduates have competed collegiately at the Division I, II, and III level
40 sports teams offered at the Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Middle School level
50-acre athletic complex and includes four fields for football, soccer and lacrosse, baseball and softball diamonds, 10 tennis courts, cross country course, and an indoor training facility
Student-athletes have the opportunity to compete at a high level and reap the rich personal rewards that come from being part of a team
FINE ARTS
Visual and performing arts are integrated into the curriculum at all levels as a core part of the academic experience, not just as electives
Performance and exhibit opportunities are offered at Lower, Middle, and Upper School levels
CLASS OF 2025
71 seniors will enroll in 34 different colleges in 16 different states
85% of seniors received merit scholarships, totaling over $7.3 million in college-sponsored, four-year scholarships
$164,296 average scholarship per student
85% of the senior class completed one or more AP examinations
3 National Merit Finalists
1 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Semifinalists
68% of seniors participate in extracurricular art programs
16 seniors will participate in intercollegiate athletics
44% of seniors scored 28 or above on the ACT; 40% of the class scored 30 or above
Learn to Achieve
Think for Yourself
Community Leaders
Preschool Parents Share The Sayre Difference
At Sayre School, there are boundless opportunities to excel. An enthusiastic and engaged faculty provides an educational experience where students grow personally and Make their Mark in the world!
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Sayre School offers a wide variety of programming to help your child grow in every aspect of life and help prepare them for life beyond Sayre. Take a look at how Sayre impacts lives!
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CLASS OF 2025 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES and CHOICES (in bold)
American University
Appalachian State University
Asbury University
Auburn University
Ball State University
Bellarmine University
Belmont University
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Boston University
Butler University
Case Western University
Centre College
Claremont McKenna College
Clark University
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
Colby College
College of Charleston
Colorado State University
Columbia University
Cornell College
Dartmouth College
Denison University
DePaul University
DePauw University
Earlham College
Eastern Kentucky University
Elon University
Emory University Oxford
Ferrum College
Florida Atlantic University
Fordham University
Furman University
Hanover College
High Point University
Indiana University
James Madison University
Kent State University
Kentucky State University
Kenyon College
Lehigh University
Lincoln Trail College
Louisiana State University
Loyola University Chicago
Miami University
Michigan State University
Midway University
Mississippi State University
Morehead State University
Morgan State University
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
Northern Kentucky University
Northwestern University
Oberlin College
Ohio University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Pepperdine University
Pennsylvania State University
Pomona College
Purdue University
Rhodes College
Rollins College
Samford University
Seton Hall University
Southern Methodist University
Spalding University
St. Andrews University
Stony Brook University
Susquehanna University
Temple University
Texas A&M University
Texas Christian University
The American University of Paris
The College of William and Mary
The College of Wooster
The Ohio State University
Thomas More University
Towson University
Transylvania University
Trinity College
University College Dublin
University of Alabama
University of Alabama Huntsville
University of Arkansas
University of California San Diego
University of California Santa Barbara
University of California Santa Cruz
University of Cincinnati
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Dayton
University of Delaware
University of Evansville
University of Kansas
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
University of Mary Washington
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Minnesota
University of Mississippi
University of Missouri
University of New Hampshire
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
University of North Florida
University of Oklahoma
University of Pittsburgh
University of Richmond
University of South Carolina
University of Tampa
University of Tennessee
University of Vermont
University of Wisconsin
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Tech
Wake Forest University
Wesleyan University
Western Kentucky University
Xavier University
ACCREDITATION
Independent Schools Association of the Central States
(ISACS)
Kentucky Non-Public School Commission
(KYNPSC)
National Council for Private School Accreditation
(NCPSA)
MEMBERSHIPS
National Association of Independent Schools
(NAIS)
Kentucky Association of Independent Schools
(KAIS)
National Association of College Admissions Counselors
(NACAC)
Secondary School Admission Test Board
(SSATB)
National Association of Secondary School Principals
(NASSP)
Council for Advancement and Support of Education
(CASE)
Sayre School actively seeks qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds and talents who will make a positive contribution to school life. Sayre School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, uniform service member status, religion, handicap or disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all federal, state, or local law. This applies to
its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, financial-aid policies, athletics, and other after-school programs.
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