Christian Academy Of Louisville English Campus Photo - The Rock Creek campus (3110 Rock Creek Drive) serves almost 250 students, Junior Academy-5th grade. In 2012, Rock Creek Elementary was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

Top 20 Best Kentucky Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 36 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 16,456 students in Kentucky.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Kentucky include Villa Madonna Academy, Covington Latin School, and St. Cecilia Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $6,141, which is lower than the Kentucky private elementary school average tuition cost of $7,175.
97% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Kentucky Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Students
Year
Trinity Christian Academy
Trinity Christian Academy Photo
(Presbyterian)
(1)
3900 Rapid Run Drive
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 271-0079
434 students
Year: n/a
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School
(Catholic)
2407 Dixie Hwy
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-3062
525 students
Year: 2021
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
(3)
412 Cochran Road
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 266-5641
475 students
Year: 2005, 2017
700 S English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
1,765 students
Year: 2010, 2020
Covington Latin School
Covington Latin School Photo - Achieve Here. Excel Here. Belong Here.
Alternative School (Catholic)
21 East 11th Street
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
190 students
Year: n/a
233 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 736-1000
479 students
Year: n/a
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
322 Cannons Ln
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-7700
452 students
Year: 2007, 2014
Holy Trinity Parish School
(Catholic)
423 Cherrywood Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
769 students
Year: 2007, 2017
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
(Catholic)
5876 Veterans Way
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 689-4303
424 students
Year: 2006
Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School
Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School Photo - Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School is a National Blue Ribbon school and one of the best private schools in Lexington! We are Preschool (age 2 yrs.) through 8th grade Catholic school with a focus on the whole student; mind, body and spirt. Schedule a personal tour to learn about our MQHR School family, (859) 277-3030.
(Catholic)
(3)
605 Hill N Dale Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
467 students
Year: n/a
Mary, Queen Of Heaven School
(Catholic)
1130 Donaldson Hwy
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 371-8100
173 students
Year: n/a
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Our Lady Of Lourdes School Photo - Our Lady of Lourdes, where we inspire faith and prepare for success.
(Catholic)
510 Breckenridge Ln
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-5122
416 students
Year: 2018
Sacred Heart Model School
(Catholic)
3107 Lexington Road
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 896-3931
390 students
Year: 2018
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
1322 Sleepy Hollow Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 261-0543
385 students
Year: 2009
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
1800 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-2850
498 students
Year: 2014, 2020
St. Albert The Great School
St. Albert The Great School Photo
(Catholic)
1395 Girard Dr
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-1804
739 students
Year: 2004, 2015, 2024
St. Aloysius Elementary School
(Catholic)
(5)
122 Mt. Mercy Drive
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8516
456 students
Year: 2014, 2020
St. Cecilia Catholic School
St. Cecilia Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
5313 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4313
366 students
Year: 2018
St. Gabriel School
(Catholic)
(2)
5503 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 239-5535
688 students
Year: 2015
St. Henry School
(Catholic)
(1)
3825 Dixie Hwy
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2551
402 students
Year: 2016
St. James Catholic School
St. James Catholic School Photo - A Tradition of Faith, Excellence, Community
(Catholic)
401 Robinbrooke Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-7011
462 students
Year: n/a
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
2474 Lorraine Ct
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 578-2742
347 students
Year: 2006, 2017
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
320 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-5994
433 students
Year: 2017
St. Margaret Mary School
(Catholic)
7813 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 426-2635
659 students
Year: 2004, 2015
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
9 S Jefferson St
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9539
504 students
Year: 2016
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
(1)
1000 N Beckley Station Rd
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-7083
665 students
Year: 2014
St. Paul School
(Catholic)
(1)
7303 Dixie Hwy
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 647-4070
287 students
Year: 2014
2131 Lancashire Ave
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 456-1541
395 students
Year: 2003, 2020
St. Therese School
(Catholic)
2516 Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0449
186 students
Year: 2022
St. Thomas School
St. Thomas School Photo - St. Thomas School, extraordinary academic excellence achieved by all.
(Catholic)
428 South Fort Thomas Avenue
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 572-4641
241 students
Year: 2006, 2019
Seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
1740 Summerhill Dr
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 273-7827
301 students
Year: 2012
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
423 West Short Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-9257
270 students
Year: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
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)
2500 Amsterdam Road
Villa Hills, KY 41017
(859) 331-6333
469 students
Year: 2002, 2003, 2007, 2017
Ascenson
(Catholic)
4600 Lynnbrook Drive
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 451-2535
254 students
Year: 2019
St. Dominic School
(Catholic)
309 W Main St
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-7165
224 students
Year: 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Kentucky include Villa Madonna Academy, Covington Latin School, and St. Cecilia Catholic School.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Kentucky?
36 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Kentucky.
How much do blue ribbon private elementary schools cost in Kentucky?
The average tuition cost is $6,141, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $7,175.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in Kentucky?
Kentucky blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 12%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
97% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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