The Piarist School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked KY School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 51 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: Jul. 31
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Piarist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Piarist School
6	2
7	3
8	11
9	12
10	8
11	7
12	8

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Year Founded

1990

Colors

Royal blue, Gold

Student Body

Total Students

51 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 13%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

8 students

Number of AP Courses

4 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Average SAT score

1440

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Shirt (polo) and Navy or Black Pants

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jul. 31

Yearly Tuition Cost

Tuition-free

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Tuition Notes

Tuition free. Students buy uniforms.

Acceptance Rate

50%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Rev. John Callan Sch.P.

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

ArcheryCross Country

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Calasanz MovementChoir

Drama ClubEnvironmental Club

Spanish ClubStudent Council

Yearbook

School Notes

The Piarist School is a small, tuition-free, private, Catholic college-preparatory school for students in grades 7-12, which is located in Hagerhill, Johnson County, Kentucky.
The school is open to all students.
The School provides a college preparatory education, involving the development of an educational community which includes parents, teachers, students, and members of the local community as co-workers in promoting the physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth of the students.
The school is not just a place for the conveyance of subject matter to objects to be educated, but is one where the creativity needed for continuous renewal of society thrives and where formal and in-formal education are so integrated that the school becomes a center for social and cultural activities.

School Motto: pietas et litterae

OUTREACH: Piarist Outreach completes the mission of the school. The complement of our academic endeavors, Outreach connects those in need here in Eastern Kentucky with the help offered by others throughout The United States. Outreach is led by Mrs. Audrey Collins. Throughout the year, numerous benefactors send gifts of clothing, canned food, school supplies, Christmas gifts and other items needed here in Appalachia. The school provides the school supplies to the students and Mrs. Collins works with numerous churches and local social service organizations to distribute the food and clothing to the needy. Each year the Outreach Program, through the aid of numerous groups, provides Christmas gifts to underpirviledged children from three different counties. This program is expanding each year. The school also hosts a number of volunteer groups who come to Eastern Kentucky in order to repair and paint houses, build wheelchair ramps and complete other projects as needed. These volunteers are usually housed at The Oddfellows Youth Camp in Prestonsburg, KY which Mrs. Collins serves as the volunteer caretaker. Perhaps the most telling facet of our Outreach Program is the number of parishes and volunteers wanting to work with the school from around the country. Numerous parishes contact Mrs. Collins to coordinate donations, be it supplies for the people of this area, our students or time and effort from the parishioners who travel to this area and work hands on with the people we serve. The Piarist School Outreach Program could not exist without the generosity of these wonderful people from around the country. The Piarist School believes this church interaction to be integral to the accomplishment of our mission in Kentucky.
ATHLETICS:: Our former Athletic Director, Theresa Kelly, started our participation in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) in the spring of 1997, and in the Three Rivers Conference the following fall. Since then our school has fielded teams in such sports as Softball (1997), Men's and Women's Cross Country, Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's Golf, Women's Golf and Track and Field (2001), Soccer (2006), and most recently Volleyball. Our present athletic director is Kevin Tackett and the school fields teams in high school and middle school Volleyball and Basketball. A new gym has been built on campus.
ACTIVITIES: The three most popular activities at the school are Academic Team, Science Olympiad, and Drama Club. Students are free to begin their own clubs and activities, with a faculty sponsor, such as the Chess Club or Knights for Christ, our popular Christian prayer organization started two years ago. Hopefully, more groups will become more active, especially the Drama Club as it separates from the curriculum and the Computer Club with the advent of the new website.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Galvin Greene - Electrical Engineer, Class of 2014 -
- Harmeet Kaur - CNN Digital Culture Writer, Class of 2011 -

Source: Verified school update

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The Piarist School is often viewed alongside schools like Mount Carmel School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of The Piarist School?

The acceptance rate of The Piarist School is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. The Piarist School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Kentucky with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from The Piarist School?

The Piarist School famous alumni include: Galvin Greene - Electrical Engineer, Class of 2014 and Harmeet Kaur - CNN Digital Culture Writer, Class of 2011.

What sports does The Piarist School offer?

The Piarist School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Archery, Cross Country and Volleyball.

What is The Piarist School's ranking?

The Piarist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Highest average SAT score and Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for The Piarist School?

The application deadline for The Piarist School is Jul. 31.

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The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $8,882 for elementary schools and $9,314 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kentucky is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).