For the 2024 school year, there are 373 private schools serving 67,575 students in Kentucky (there are 1,535 public schools, serving 653,795 students). 9% of all K-12 students in Kentucky are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $6,980 for elementary schools and $8,126 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Kentucky include Lexington Christian Academy, The Lexington School and Sayre School.
The average acceptance rate is 93% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 11% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Kentucky Private Schools by County (2024)
Popular neighborhoods: Highview (4 schools), Crescent Hill (3 schools), Klondike (3 schools), Pleasure Ridge Park (3 schools), Garden Springs (2 schools).
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# Schools
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Kentucky?
The best top ranked private schools in Kentucky include Lexington Christian Academy, The Lexington School and Sayre School.
How many private schools are located in Kentucky?
373 private schools are located in Kentucky.
How much do private schools cost in Kentucky?
The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $6,980 for elementary schools and $8,126 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Kentucky?
Kentucky private schools are approximately 11% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Kentucky go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Kentucky are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
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