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Sacred Heart Academy Top 3 · Most AP Courses (KY)

Kentucky Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) serving 6,337 students in Kentucky.
The average tuition cost is $8,185, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $8,569.
100% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Kentucky include Sacred Heart Academy, Trinity High School, and Holy Trinity Parish School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Kentucky (2026-27)

Covington Catholic High School Photo
Covington Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 40
All-boys (Catholic)
1600 Dixie Highway
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 240-5441
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Map of Holy Trinity Parish School
Holy Trinity Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 769 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
423 Cherrywood Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
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June Buchanan School
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Christian
100 Purpose Rd
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-6108
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Lexington Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 25
Catholic
2250 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-7183
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Oakdale Christian Academy Photo
Oakdale Christian Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Methodist
5801 Beattyville Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5123
(11)
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Presentation Academy
Gr: 9-12
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 1
All-girls (Catholic)
861 S 4th St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-5935
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Sacred Heart Academy Photo
Sacred Heart Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 774 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17
All-girls (Catholic)
3175 Lexington Rd
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-6097
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Sacred Heart Model School
Gr: K-8 | 390 students
Catholic
3107 Lexington Road
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 896-3931
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Trinity High School Photo
Trinity High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,200 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 53
All-boys (Catholic)
4011 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-9427
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Villa Madonna Academy
Gr: K-12 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
2500 Amsterdam Road
Villa Hills, KY 41017
(859) 331-6333
(2)
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Bishop Brossart High School
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
4 Grove St
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2108
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Christian Fellowship School Photo
Christian Fellowship School
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1343 Us Highway 68 E
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8377
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Gloria Dei Lutheran School
Gr: NS-1 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1711 Ring Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-5910
(5)
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Map of Lexington Universal Academy
Lexington Universal Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
Islamic
4580 Nicholasville Rd
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 272-3360
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Map of Main Street Christian Education Center
Main Street Christian Education Center
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
11093 Alexandria Pike
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 474-3102
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Map of St. Andrew Academy
St. Andrew Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
7724 Columbine Dr
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 935-4578
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St. Catherine Of Siena
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
23 Rossford Avenue
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 572-2680
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Kentucky?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Kentucky include Sacred Heart Academy, Trinity High School, and Holy Trinity Parish School.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Kentucky?
17 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Kentucky.
How much do private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) cost in Kentucky?
The average tuition cost is $8,185, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $8,569.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Kentucky?
Kentucky private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are approximately 14% minority students, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
100% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
17
Private Schools
6,337
Students
$8,185
Avg. Tuition
14%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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