Most Selective Private Schools in Kentucky (2018-2019)

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  • The average private school acceptance rate in Kentucky is approximately 92% per year.
  • The most selective private schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
  • The most selective school in Kentucky is currently Highlands Latin School, with an acceptance rate of 48%.

Most Selective Private Schools in Kentucky (2018-2019)

  • School Acceptance Rate Grades Location
  • Highlands Latin School
    Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
    (3)
    Acceptance Rate: 48%
    Grades: K-1210901 Shelbyville Road
    Louisville, KY 40243
    (502)742-4789
  • The Piarist School
    The Piarist School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 50%
    Grades: 7-127279 S Ky Route 321
    Hagerhill, KY 41222
    (606)789-1967
  • The Lexington School
    The Lexington School Photo - Ranked #2 best elementary school in the country, The Lexington School is a national leader in preparing kids for 21st century life.
    (9)
    Acceptance Rate: 65%
    Grades: NS-81050 Lane Allen Road
    Lexington, KY 40504
    (859)278-0501
  • Kentucky Country Day School
    Kentucky Country Day School Photo
    Acceptance Rate: 75%
    Grades: PK-124100 Springdale Rd
    Louisville, KY 40241
    (502)423-0440
  • Oakdale Christian Academy
    Oakdale Christian Academy Photo - Praying before playing
    (Methodist)
    (7)
    Acceptance Rate: 75%
    Grades: 7-125801 Beattyville Road
    Jackson, KY 41339
    (606)666-5422
  • Covenant Classical Academy
    Covenant Classical Academy Photo
    (Christian)
    (6)
    Acceptance Rate: 80%
    Grades: K-1213902 Factory Ln
    Louisville, KY 40245
    (502)243-0404
  • Beth Haven Christian School
    Beth Haven Christian School Photo - Sophomore students learn Microsoft Office in their Computer Applications class.
    (Baptist)
    Acceptance Rate: 85%
    Grades: K-125515 Johnsontown Road
    Louisville, KY 40272
    (502)937-3516
  • Hayfield Montessori School
    Montessori School
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: PK-52000 Tyler Ln
    Louisville, KY 40205
    (502)931-7143
  • Open Door Christian Academy
    (Baptist)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: K-12227 Farley Pl
    Paducah, KY 42003
    (270)933-8124
  • St Xavier High School
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: 9-121609 Poplar Level Rd
    Louisville, KY 40217
    (502)637-4712
  • Ss Peter & Paul School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: NS-8423 West Short Street
    Lexington, KY 40507
    (859)254-9257
  • Summit Academy Of Greater Louisville
    Summit Academy Of Greater Louisville Photo
    Special Education School
    (4)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: PK-1211508 Main Street
    Louisville, KY 40243
    (502)244-7090
  • Trinity Christian Academy
    (Christian)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: PK-5409 W Pike St
    Louisa, KY 41230
    (606)638-0135
  • Trinity High School
    Trinity High School Photo - The Path to Greatness. From the opening day orientation to graduation night, the Trinity experience is unlike any other. We've put together a wealth of resources to help prospective students and their families start down the path to greatness.
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: 9-124011 Shelbyville Road
    Louisville, KY 40207
    (502)893-7625
  • Oneida Baptist Institute
    Oneida Baptist Institute Photo - An 11:1 student/teacher ratio is one of the factors that helps OBI students succeed academically.
    (Baptist)
    Acceptance Rate: 94%
    Grades: 6-1211 Mulberry Street
    Oneida, KY 40972
    (606)847-4111
  • Christian Fellowship School
    Christian Fellowship School Photo
    (Christian)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: PK-121343 Us Highway 68 E
    Benton, KY 42025
    (270)527-8377
  • Holy Trinity Parish School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: PK-8423 Cherrywood Road
    Louisville, KY 40207
    (502)897-2785
  • Saint Aloysius School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (5)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: PK-8122 Mt. Mercy Drive
    Pewee Valley, KY 40056
    (502)241-8516
  • St. Leonard Community School
    St. Leonard Community School Photo - 3-year-old Preschool
    (Roman Catholic)
    (7)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: PK-8440 Zorn Avenue
    Louisville, KY 40206
    (502)897-5265
  • St. Nicholas Academy
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: PK-85501 New Cut Road
    Louisville, KY 40214
    (502)368-8506
  • Summit Christian Academy
    (Christian)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: PK-122780 Clays Mill Road
    Lexington, KY 40503
    (859)277-0503
  • St. Joseph Academy
    St. Joseph Academy Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 98%
    Grades: PK-848 Needmore St
    Walton, KY 41094
    (859)485-6444
  • Villa Madonna Academy
    Villa Madonna Academy Photo - Discover the joy of learning at Villa Madonna Academy.
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 98%
    Grades: K-122500 Amsterdam Road
    Villa Hills, KY 41017
    (859)331-6333
  • Calvary Christian School
    Calvary Christian School Photo - CCS Alumni Gymnasium
    (Baptist)
    (10)
    Acceptance Rate: 99%
    Grades: PK-125955 Taylor Mill Road
    Latonia, KY 41015
    (859)356-9201
  • Good Shepherd School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 99%
    Grades: PK-875 Shepherd Way
    Frankfort, KY 40601
    (502)223-5041
  • Lexington Catholic High School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 99%
    Grades: 9-122250 Clays Mill Road
    Lexington, KY 40503
    (859)277-7183
  • Mary Queen Of Heaven School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 99%
    Grades: K-81130 Donaldson Hwy
    Erlanger, KY 41018
    (859)371-8100
  • Northern Ky Montessori Center
    Northern Ky Montessori Center Photo - . . . growing great kids . . .
    Montessori School
    Acceptance Rate: 99%
    Grades: PK-52625 Anderson Road
    Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
    (859)331-3725
  • St. Philip School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (4)
    Acceptance Rate: 99%
    Grades: K-81400 Mary Ingles Highway
    Melbourne, KY 41059
    (859)441-3423
  • Versailles Montessori School
    Montessori School
    Acceptance Rate: 99%
    Grades: PK-6480 Pinckard Pike
    Versailles, KY 40383
    (859)873-1998
  • Whitefield Academy
    Whitefield Academy Photo - WHITEFIELD ACADEMY is a private, Christian, co-educational school founded in 1976. The school, located in Louisville, KY is a ministry of Highview Baptist Church. Whitefield is accredited by the ACSI, SACS and is certified by the Kentucky Board of Education through the Kentucky Non-Public Schools Commission. Whitefield is ranked among the top 50 Best Christian High Schools in America"
    (Baptist)
    Acceptance Rate: 99%
    Grades: PK-127711 Fegenbush Ln
    Louisville, KY 40228
    (502)239-2509
  • Bishop Brossart High School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 100%
    Grades: 9-124 Grove St
    Alexandria, KY 41001
    (859)635-2108
  • Covington Catholic High School
    Covington Catholic High School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 100%
    Grades: 9-121600 Dixie Highway
    Covington, KY 41011
    (859)491-2247
  • Louisville Jewish Day School Torah Academy
    (Jewish)
    Acceptance Rate: 100%
    Grades: PK-71110 Dupont Circle
    Louisville, KY 40207
    (502)494-3774
  • Newport Central Catholic High School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 100%
    Grades: 9-1213 Carothers Rd
    Newport, KY 41071
    (859)292-0001
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