Top 20 Best Kentucky Private Daycares & Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 265 private daycares & preschools serving 46,099 students in Kentucky.
The best top ranked private daycares & preschools in Kentucky include Lexington Christian Academy, Sayre School and The Lexington School.
The average tuition cost is $6,691, which is lower than the Kentucky average tuition cost of $7,315.
71% of private daycares & preschools in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Top Ranked Kentucky Private Daycares & Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington Christian Academy Photo - We invite you to explore Lexington Christian Academy where our students thrive in a Christ-centered environment. LCA offers small class sizes, individualized instruction, accelerated courses, and enrichment opportunities.
(Christian)
(16)
450 W Reynolds Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
Grades: PK-12
| 1,412 students
The Lexington School
The Lexington School Photo - A 40 acre campus with native woods, creek, athletic fields, 3 playgrounds, a school garden, walking paths, even chickens and honey bees makes for a backyard experience like no other school in the region. It's all here.
(9)
1050 Lane Allen Road
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-0501
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Sayre School
Sayre School Photo - Graduation outside the steps of Old Sayre
(3)
194 N Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-1361
Grades: PK-12
| students
Trinity Christian Academy
Trinity Christian Academy Photo
(1)
3900 Rapid Run Drive
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 271-0079
Grades: PK-12
| 434 students
Chance School
Chance School Photo - Virginia Chance School is a Progressive Preschool-Elementary in a historic stone schoolhouse on 26 magical acres. A challenging, progressive program that engages students in a hands-on, collaborative environment using outdoor integration, focused on building self-motivation, growth mindset, decision making, community building, and critical thinking skills.
4200 Lime Kiln Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-6904
Grades: NS-5
| 251 students
Ivybrook academy
Ivybrook academy Photo
Daycare / Preschool
13550 lagrange rd
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 712-4896
Grades: NS-PK
| 230 students
Academy For Individual Excellence
(Christian)
(11)
3101 Bluebird Ln
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-6187
Grades: PK-12
| 366 students
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo - Welcome to Calvary Christian School!
(Baptist)
(7)
5955 Taylor Mill Road
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9201
Grades: PK-12
| 357 students
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
(3)
412 Cochran Road
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 266-5641
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
700 S English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
Grades: PK-12
| 1,765 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
3850 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4070
Grades: PK-12
| 340 students
Emma L Minnis Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1939 Magazine Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 774-2108
Grades: PK-8
| 34 students
Francis Parker School of Louisville
Francis Parker School of Louisville Photo
Alternative School
233 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 736-1000
Grades: NS-12
| 479 students
The Frankfort Christian Academy
The Frankfort Christian Academy Photo - The Frankfort Christian Academy
(Christian)
1349A Us Highway 421 S
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-0744
Grades: PK-12
| 311 students
Hayfield Montessori School
Hayfield Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
2000 Tyler Ln
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 931-7143
Grades: PK-3
| 48 students
Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Middle School Academic Team
(Christian)
(2)
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Grades: PK-12
| 482 students
Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School
(Catholic)
628 2nd St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3425
Grades: PK-8
| 440 students
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
322 Cannons Ln
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 408 students
Holy Trinity Parish School
(Catholic)
423 Cherrywood Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 897-2785
Grades: PK-8
| 686 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
(Catholic)
5876 Veterans Way
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 689-5010
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Kentucky Country Day School
Kentucky Country Day School Photo - Opening of the Meriwether STEAM Academic Center, March 2022
(3)
4100 Springdale Rd
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 423-0440
Grades: NS-12
| 825 students
Louisville Adventist Academy
Louisville Adventist Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
2988 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 452-2965
Grades: PK-12
| 106 students
2427 Glenmary Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 479-0340
Grades: PK-12
| 796 students
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.
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(3)
605 Hill N Dale Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
Grades: PK-8
| 448 students
North Hardin Christian School
North Hardin Christian School Photo - North Hardin Christian School is located in Radcliff, Kentucky.
(Baptist)
1298 Rogersville Rd
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-7700
Grades: PK-12
| 504 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 414 students
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)
8307 Nottingham Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 426-0864
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
Portland Christian School
Portland Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
8509 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-3727
Grades: PK-12
| 619 students
Rsm Louisville Llc
Special Program Emphasis
7703 Wictor Ct
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 472-2233
Grades: PK-12
| 484 students
St. Agatha Academy
(Catholic)
244 S Main St
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6484
Grades: PK-8
| 140 students
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
1800 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-2850
Grades: PK-8
| 446 students
St. Albert The Great School
St. Albert The Great School Photo
(Catholic)
1395 Girard Dr
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-1804
Grades: NS-8
| 699 students
Saint Aloysius School
(Catholic)
(5)
122 Mt. Mercy Drive
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8516
Grades: PK-8
| 417 students
St. Cecilia Continuation School
St. Cecilia Continuation School Photo
(Catholic)
5313 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4214
Grades: PK-8
| 288 students
St. Edward School
St. Edward School Photo
(Catholic)
107 N Walnut Street Bldg B
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2731
Grades: PK-5
| 71 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Kentucky?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Kentucky include Lexington Christian Academy, Sayre School and The Lexington School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Kentucky?
265 private daycares & preschools are located in Kentucky.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Kentucky?
The average tuition cost is $6,691, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $7,315.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Kentucky?
Kentucky private daycares & preschools are approximately 13% minority students, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average of 11%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
71% of private daycares & preschools in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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