For the 2024-25 school year, there are 400 private schools serving 73,168 students in Kentucky (there are 1,542 public schools, serving 659,042 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Kentucky attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $7,113 for elementary schools and $7,985 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Kentucky include Louisville Collegiate School, St. Xavier High School, and Villa Madonna Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 12% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Kentucky Private Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular neighborhoods: Highview (4 schools), Crescent Hill (3 schools), Klondike (3 schools), Pleasure Ridge Park (3 schools), Garden Springs (2 schools).
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Kentucky?
The top-ranked private schools in Kentucky include Louisville Collegiate School, St. Xavier High School, and Villa Madonna Academy.
How many private schools are located in Kentucky?
There are 400 private schools are located in Kentucky.
How much do private schools cost in Kentucky?
The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $7,113 for elementary schools and $7,985 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Kentucky?
Approximately 12% of students in Kentucky private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Kentucky go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Kentucky attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
Which private schools in Kentucky are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Kentucky include: Mt. Sterling Christian School vs. Christian Traditional School, Christ The King Catholic School vs. Grace Baptist School, Oneida Baptist Institute vs. Oakdale Christian Academy
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