Beth Haven Christian School Photo - Sophomore students learn Microsoft Office in their Computer Applications class.

Oldest Private High Schools in Kentucky

The average private high school in Kentucky was founded around 1960 (2024-25).
The oldest private high school in Kentucky is Bethlehem High School/diocese, founded in 1819.
Year Founded Range: 1819 1976 Avg. Year Founded: 1925

Oldest Private High Schools in Kentucky (2024-25)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Bethlehem High School/diocese
Bethlehem High School/diocese Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1819
Grades: 9-12
309 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 827-3431
Rank: #22.
Presentation Academy
Presentation Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1831
Grades: 9-12
861 S 4th St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-5935
Rank: #33.
Sayre School
Sayre School Photo - Graduation outside the steps of Old Sayre
(3)
Founding Date: 1854
Grades: PK-12
194 N Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-1361
Rank: #44.
St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School Photo - During Catholic Schools Week students attended mass with Bishop Foys in Covington.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1860
Grades: PK-12
318 Limestone St
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-5949
Rank: #55.
St. Xavier High School
All-boys (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1864
Grades: 9-12
1609 Poplar Level Rd
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 637-4712
Rank: #66.
Sacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Sacred Heart Academy is part of Sacred Heart Schools, located on the beautiful 48-acre Ursuline campus. All academic and athletic facilities, and the 500-seat Ursuline Arts Center are located on campus.
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1877
Grades: 9-12
3175 Lexington Rd
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-6097
Rank: #77.
Mercy Academy
Mercy Academy Photo - Mercy offers 14 sports over three seasons for our girls to participate in. Many have try-outs and some are no-cut teams. We also offer intramural sports. Our volleyball team finished the 2008 season as state champions and ranked in the top 3 in the nation.
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1885
Grades: 9-12
5801 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 671-2010
Rank: #88.
Newport Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1896
Grades: 9-12
13 Carothers Rd
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0001
Rank: #99.
Oneida Baptist Institute
Oneida Baptist Institute Photo - Soccer is one of a number of sports OBI offers.
(Baptist)
(2)
Founding Date: 1899
Grades: K-12
11 Mulberry Street
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 847-4111
Rank: #1010.
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)
Founding Date: 1904
Grades: K-12
2500 Amsterdam Road
Villa Hills, KY 41017
(859) 331-6333
Rank: #1111.
Riverside Christian Training School
(Christian)
(1)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: K-12
PO Box 1
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-2359
Rank: #1212.
Louisville Adventist Academy
Louisville Adventist Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-12
2988 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 452-2965
Rank: #1313.
Founding Date: 1915
Grades: PK-12
2427 Glenmary Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 479-0340
Rank: #1414.
Oakdale Christian Academy
Oakdale Christian Academy Photo - Having fun at a ball game
(Methodist)
(11)
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: 7-12
5801 Beattyville Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-2169
Rank: #1515.
Covington Latin School
Covington Latin School Photo - Achieve Here. Excel Here. Belong Here.
Alternative School (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1923
Grades: 7-12
21 East 11th Street
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Portland Christian School
Portland Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: PK-12
8509 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-3727
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: NS-12
2500 Portland Ave
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 778-6114
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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)
Founding Date: 1925
Grades: 9-12
1600 Dixie Highway
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 240-5441
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mount Carmel School
Mount Carmel School Photo
(2)
Founding Date: 1925
Grades: K-12
75 Mill Creek Lawson Rd
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5008
Rank: #2020.
St. Henry District High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1933
Grades: 9-12
3755 Scheben Dr
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 525-0255
Rank: #2121.
Pitt Academy
Special Education School (Catholic)
(5)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: K-12
7515 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 966-6979
Rank: #2222.
Bishop Brossart High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: 9-12
4 Grove St
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2108
Rank: #2323.
Lexington Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1951
Grades: 9-12
2250 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-7183
Rank: #2424.
Trinity High School
Trinity High School Photo - The Path to Greatness. From the opening day orientation to graduation night, the Trinity experience is unlike any other. We've put together a wealth of resources to help prospective students and their families start down the path to greatness.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: 9-12
4011 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 893-7625
Rank: #2525.
Assumption High School
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: 9-12
2170 Tyler Ln
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-9551
Rank: #2626.
De Sales High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: 9-12
425 Kenwood Dr
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-6519
Rank: #2727.
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: NS-12
233 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 736-1000
Rank: #2828.
Evangel Christian School
(Assembly of God)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: K-12
3728 Taylorsville Road
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 968-7744
Rank: #2929.
Beth Haven Christian School
Beth Haven Christian School Photo - Sophomore students learn Microsoft Office in their Computer Applications class.
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: K-12
5515 Johnsontown Road
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 937-3516
Rank: #3030.
Kentucky Country Day School
Kentucky Country Day School Photo - Opening of the Meriwether STEAM Academic Center, March 2022
(Catholic)
(3)
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: PK-12
4100 Springdale Rd
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 423-0440
Rank: #3131.
Holy Angels Academy
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-12
12201 Old Henry Road
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 254-9440
Rank: #3232.
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo - Welcome to Calvary Christian School!
(Baptist)
(7)
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: PK-12
5955 Taylor Mill Road
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9201
Rank: #3333.
Walden School
Walden School Photo - WE ARE WALDEN a K-12 independent school community where all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our students benefit from personalized learning, hands-on experiences, and connections to nature in an environment that celebrates individuality.
(15)
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: K-12
4238 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 893-0433
Rank: #34 - 3834. - 38.
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: PK-12
700 S English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
Rank: #34 - 3834. - 38.
Clays Mill Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: K-12
165 Nehemiah Way
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 313-5285
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kentucky average private high schools founding year?
The Kentucky average private high schools founding year is 1960 for 2024-25.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Kentucky?
The top ranked private high schools in Kentucky include Bethlehem High School/diocese, Presentation Academy and Sayre School.

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