St. Leonard School Photo - 3rd grade Prayer Partner Thanksgiving

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Kentucky

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Kentucky is 92% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Kentucky is Highlands Latin School, with an acceptance rate of 37%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 37% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 91%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Kentucky (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Highlands Latin School
Highlands Latin School Photo - Highlands Latin School - Classical, Christian, Traditional
(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 37%
Grades: K-12
10901 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 742-4789
Rank: #22.
The Piarist School
The Piarist School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-12
7279 S Ky Route 321
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-1967
Rank: #33.
The Lexington School
The Lexington School Photo - School trips are one way we teach resilience.
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
1050 Lane Allen Road
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-0501
Rank: #44.
Oakdale Christian Academy
Oakdale Christian Academy Photo - Having fun at a ball game
(Methodist)
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 7-12
5801 Beattyville Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-2169
Rank: #55.
Covenant Classical Academy
Covenant Classical Academy Photo
(Christian)
(18)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
331 Ash Avenue
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 243-0404
Rank: #66.
Oneida Baptist Institute
Oneida Baptist Institute Photo - Soccer is one of a number of sports OBI offers.
(Baptist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
11 Mulberry Street
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 847-4111
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
73 Schoolhouse Road
South Portsmouth, KY 41174
(606) 932-3007
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Sphinx Academy
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 8-12
1591 Winchester Road, Suite #101
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 293-5350
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
423 West Short Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-9257
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Summit Academy Of Greater Louisville
Summit Academy Of Greater Louisville Photo
Special Education School
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
11508 Main Street
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7090
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Trinity Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-5
409 W Pike St
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-0135
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: NS-12
420 Lily School Road
Lily, KY 40740
(606) 261-7926
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Christian Fellowship School
Christian Fellowship School Photo - Equipping a generation to impact the world.
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
1343 Us Highway 68 E
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8377
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Holy Trinity Parish School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
423 Cherrywood Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
St. Aloysius Elementary School
(Catholic)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
122 Mt. Mercy Drive
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8516
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
St. Leonard School
St. Leonard School Photo - 3rd grade Prayer Partner Thanksgiving
(Catholic)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
440 Zorn Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-5262
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
St. Nicholas Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
5501 New Cut Road
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-8506
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Summit Christian Academy
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2780 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-0503
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Valiant Christian Academy
Valiant Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
5627 New Cut Rd
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-0080
Rank: #2020.
St. James Catholic School
St. James Catholic School Photo - A Tradition of Faith, Excellence, Community
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: PK-8
401 Robinbrooke Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-7011
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Canaanland Christian School
Canaanland Christian School Photo - CCS 2024 group picture.
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
1594 Oil City Road
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 861-5414
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Evangel Christian School
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: K-12
3728 Taylorsville Road
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 968-7744
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Saint Joseph Academy
Saint Joseph Academy Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: NS-8
48 Needmore St
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-6444
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Villa Madonna Academy
Villa Madonna Academy Photo - Villa Madonna Academy is a private, Catholic, co-ed K-12 school in Villa Hills, KY, that offers an unsurpassed education. Accelerated, personalized classes shape skillful learners and independent thinkers, where 100 percent of the graduates attend college with an average of 98 percent earning scholarships.
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: K-12
2500 Amsterdam Road
Villa Hills, KY 41017
(859) 331-6333
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Calvary Christian School
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(Baptist)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
5955 Taylor Mill Road
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9201
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Crescent Ridge Academy
Crescent Ridge Academy Photo
Montessori School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: NS-6
2625 Anderson Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-3725
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Good Shepherd Catholic School
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(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: NS-8
75 Shepherd Way
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 223-5041
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Mary, Queen Of Heaven School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: K-8
1130 Donaldson Hwy
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 371-8100
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
St. Edward School
St. Edward School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-5
107 N Walnut Street Bldg B
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2731
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
St. Philip School
(Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: K-8
1400 Mary Ingles Highway
Melbourne, KY 41059
(859) 441-3423
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Versailles Montessori School
Versailles Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: NS-6
480 Pinckard Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-1998
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Whitefield Academy
Whitefield Academy Photo - WHITEFIELD ACADEMY is a private, Christian, co-educational school founded in 1976. The school, located in Louisville, KY is a ministry of Highview Baptist Church. Whitefield is accredited by the ACSI, SACS and is certified by the Kentucky Board of Education through the Kentucky Non-Public Schools Commission. Whitefield is ranked among the top 50 Best Christian High Schools in America"
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
7711 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 439-6815
Rank: #33 - 4133. - 41.
Louisville Jewish Day School
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1110 Dupont Circle
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 459-1770
Rank: #33 - 4133. - 41.
Our Savior Lutheran School
Our Savior Lutheran School Photo - Our Savior Lutheran School is a traditional Christian school serving students in pre-school through 8th grade, conveniently located on Shelbyville Road near the Watterson Expressway.We offer a challenging, technologically-integrated, Christ-centered education with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1. Our engaging arts program offers choir, band, handbells, and theater. We
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(20)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
8307 Nottingham Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 426-0864
Rank: #33 - 4133. - 41.
St. Ann School
St. Ann School Photo - Our new school building!
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: K-8
7500 Howardstown Rd
New Haven, KY 40051
(502) 286-3181
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kentucky average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Kentucky average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 92% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Kentucky include Highlands Latin School, The Piarist School and The Lexington School.

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