The Lower School has a tradition of strong academics with educationally sound teaching methods for boys and girls in first through fourth grades. A caring, dedicated faculty provides a safe family environment which prepares children for a successful educational experience.

The curriculum of the Lower School stresses the importance of mastering the fundamentals of reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Each student has classes in art, music, computer technology, French, and physical education. Instruction is designed to challenge each student according to his or her own skills and developmental needs.

Lower School activities include plays, musicals, character portrayals, seasonal programs, and thematic units. The curriculum is enriched with field trips, student-council sponsored activities, the buddy program with the Preschool and Middle School students, and community service projects. Some classes participate in the Courier Journal Young Authors' Program and Governor's Cup Competition. Lower school students are eligible to participate in track and field and cross-country if their parents attend practice with them.