Sayre School Photo - Graduation outside the steps of Old Sayre

Best Kentucky Private Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 3,920 students in Kentucky. You can also find more schools membership associations in Kentucky.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Kentucky include Walden School, Kentucky Country Day School, and Louisville Collegiate School.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 84%.

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Kentucky (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4200 Lime Kiln Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-6904
Gr: PK-5 Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
233 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 736-1000
Gr: NS-12 | 479 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 834 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
The Lexington School
The Lexington School Photo - School trips are one way we teach resilience.
(9)
1050 Lane Allen Road
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-0501
Gr: PK-8 | 652 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2427 Glenmary Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 479-0340
Gr: PK-12 | 805 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sayre School
Sayre School Photo - Graduation outside the steps of Old Sayre
(3)
194 N Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-1361
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
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.
(16)
4238 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 893-0433
Gr: K-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The De Paul School
The De Paul School Photo - Located in the heart of the historic Highlands neighborhood, The de Paul School serves students from 40+ zip codes in the greater Louisville, Kentucky region
Special Education School
1925 Duker Ave
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 459-6131
Gr: K-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Summit Academy Of Greater Louisville
Summit Academy Of Greater Louisville Photo
Special Education School
(4)
11508 Main Street
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7090
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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