HBCU-Inspired · Pre-K–8th Grade · Louisville

Created to raise the bar.

Coleman Preparatory Academy is a Black and woman founded private school where every scholar is a Trailblazer — prepared to lead with tenacity, innovation, confidence, and integrity.

Join us for 2026–27. Our enrollment process has changed — it starts with a two-minute interest form.

Coleman Prep Trailblazers at work in class
Pre-K–8

Grades in one Trailblazer family

$200

Per week tuition for 2026–27 (40 payments)

18%

Sibling discount on tuition

Daily

Breakfast and special-subject classes included

501(c)(3)

Nonprofit — gifts toward tuition may be deductible

Coleman Prep scholars celebrating Spirit Week
A Coleman Prep scholar
The HBCU Way

Blazing a trail, the way HBCUs always have.

Historically Black colleges built leaders through excellence, community, and pride. We bring that spirit to Pre-K–8th grade, so our scholars grow up seeing themselves as future graduates and changemakers.

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Tenacity

Scholars who keep going and finish strong.

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Innovation

Creative thinkers ready to solve real problems.

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Confidence

Young people who know their worth.

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Integrity

Character that matches their potential.

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Our promise
“We're not selling dreams, we're creating promise.”

The achievement gap is not an intellectual gap. Excellence is already present in every child — our job is to draw it out.

Admissions

Four steps to the Trailblazer family.

Secure your child's seat for the 2026–2027 school year.

Show your interest

Tell us about your family in a two-minute form.

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Tour or meet with us

Book a 15-minute tour or a 30-minute one-on-one.

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Orientation & assessment

Entrance assessments happen at orientation or your interview.

Complete enrollment

Submit your packet, set up fees, and sign the Trailblazer Agreement.

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Trailblazer, What Do You See? book
From our school to your bookshelf

Empower your child to be a Trailblazer.

Grab a copy of Trailblazer, What Do You See? — a story that helps young readers see the leader in themselves.

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