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.

Most Selective Private High Schools in Kentucky

The average private high school acceptance rate in Kentucky is 89% 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: 89%

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

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Highlands Latin School
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(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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #6 - 86. - 8.
St. Xavier High School
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
1609 Poplar Level Rd
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 637-4712
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Sphinx Academy
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 8-12
1591 Winchester Road, Suite #101
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 293-5350
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
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: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: NS-12
420 Lily School Road
Lily, KY 40740
(606) 261-7926
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Christian Fellowship School
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(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
1343 Us Highway 68 E
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8377
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Summit Christian Academy
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2780 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-0503
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
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: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Canaanland Christian School
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(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
1594 Oil City Road
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 861-5414
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Evangel Christian School
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: K-12
3728 Taylorsville Road
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 968-7744
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
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: #16 - 1816. - 18.
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: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Lexington Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: 9-12
2250 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-7183
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Whitefield Academy
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Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
7711 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 439-6815
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Bishop Brossart High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 9-12
4 Grove St
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2108
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Covington Catholic High School
Covington Catholic High School Photo - A two-time National Blue Ribbon School, Covington Catholic High School's Mission is to "embrace the gospel message of Jesus Christ in order to educate young men spiritually, academically, physically and socially."
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1600 Dixie Highway
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 240-5441
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Newport Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 9-12
13 Carothers Rd
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0001
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Trinity High School
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(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 9-12
4011 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 893-7625

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kentucky average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Kentucky average private high schools acceptance rate is 89% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private high schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked private high schools in Kentucky include Highlands Latin School, The Piarist School and Oakdale Christian Academy.

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