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Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Kentucky

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Kentucky is 84% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Kentucky is June Buchanan School, with an acceptance rate of 7%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 7% 95% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 71%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Kentucky (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
June Buchanan School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 7%
Grades: PK-12
100 Purpose Rd
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-6108
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Bethany Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
17 Bethany Cir
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6353
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Forest Hill Military Academy
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Military School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 6-12
1122 Main St
Millersburg, KY 40348
(859) 484-2100
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
St. Edward School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
9610 Sue Helen Dr
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-6633
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Taylor Mill Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
5235 Taylor Mill Rd
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 905-0077
Rank: #66.
Highlands Latin School
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(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 37%
Grades: K-12
10901 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 742-4789
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
700 S English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Foundation Christian Academy
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(Church of Christ)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
2480 Three Springs Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 780-6100
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
The Piarist School
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(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-12
7279 S Ky Route 321
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-1967
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-5
4200 Lime Kiln Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-6904
Rank: #1111.
Bowling Green Christian Academy
(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-12
1730 Destiny Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 782-9552
Rank: #1212.
The Lexington School
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(9)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
1050 Lane Allen Road
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-0501
Rank: #1313.
Red Bird Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Grades: PK-12
15420 Highway 66
Beverly, KY 40913
(606) 598-2416
Rank: #1414.
Oakdale Christian Academy
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(Methodist)
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 7-12
5801 Beattyville Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-2169
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Covenant Classical Academy
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(Christian)
(18)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
331 Ash Avenue
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 243-0404
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Owensboro Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 7-8
2540 Christie Pl
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 683-0480
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
St. Mary School System
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Carter Christian Academy
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(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
3547 Hwy 773
Hitchins, KY 41146
(606) 475-1919
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Lexington Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(16)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
450 W Reynolds Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School
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(Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
605 Hill N Dale Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Oneida Baptist Institute
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(Baptist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
11 Mulberry Street
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 847-4111
Rank: #2222.
Redwood Cooperative School
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(2)
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Grades: PK-8
166 Crestwood Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 273-4496
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
73 Schoolhouse Road
South Portsmouth, KY 41174
(606) 932-3007
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Sphinx Academy
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 8-12
1591 Winchester Road, Suite #101
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 293-5350
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
423 West Short Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-9257
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Summit Academy Of Greater Louisville
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Special Education School
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
11508 Main Street
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7090
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Trinity Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-5
409 W Pike St
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-0135
Rank: #2828.
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: NS-12
420 Lily School Road
Lily, KY 40740
(606) 261-7926
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Christian Fellowship School
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(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
1343 Us Highway 68 E
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8377
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Holy Trinity Parish School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
423 Cherrywood Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Nur Islamic School Of Louisville
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
6500 Six Mile Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 459-9447
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Providence Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-12
172 Southgate Dr
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 868-9393
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
St. Aloysius Elementary School
(Catholic)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
122 Mt. Mercy Drive
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8516
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
St. Leonard School
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(Catholic)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
440 Zorn Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-5262
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
St. Nicholas Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
5501 New Cut Road
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-8506
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kentucky average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Kentucky average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 84% for 2025.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Kentucky include June Buchanan School, Bethany Christian School and Forest Hill Military Academy.

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