Presentation Academy -
Louisville’s Original Catholic School

Presentation Academy is a Catholic college-preparatory academy for young women seeking the confidence and skills to become 21st-century leaders. Louisville’s original Catholic high school, Pres was founded in 1831 by Mother Catherine Spalding and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. The campus is located at the corner of Fourth and Breckinridge Streets in downtown Louisville – a dynamic and diverse cultural setting that benefits its students greatly.

Exclusively for young women in grades 9-12, Pres accepts students of all racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and religious backgrounds. Presentation Academy enjoys a truly diverse population, attracting bright and unique girls from more than 35 zip codes throughout Jefferson, Oldham, Bullitt and Shelby counties; southern Indiana; and the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa.

Our Mission
In the spirit of Mother Catherine Spalding and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Presentation Academy strives to create a diverse community that promotes academic excellence and challenges young women to develop their greatest potential as leaders in a global society.

Our Vision
Presentation Academy enriches students, faculty, and the community spiritually, physically, socially, and intellectually by advancing the tradition of academic excellence and innovation in a vibrant, diverse, embracing and inclusive institution.