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Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Kentucky

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Kentucky is 82% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Kentucky is June Buchanan School, with an acceptance rate of 7%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 7% 95% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 70%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Kentucky (2025-26)

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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Oakdale Christian Academy
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(Methodist)
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 7-12
5801 Beattyville Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5123
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Walden School
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(16)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
4238 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 893-0433
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
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: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Owensboro Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 7-8
2540 Christie Pl
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 683-0480
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
St. Mary School System
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Carter Christian Academy
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(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
3547 Hwy 773
Hitchins, KY 41146
(606) 475-1919
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
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: #19 - 2219. - 22.
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: #19 - 2219. - 22.
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: #2323.
Redwood Cooperative School
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(2)
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Grades: PK-8
166 Crestwood Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 273-4496
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
73 Schoolhouse Road
South Portsmouth, KY 41174
(606) 932-3007
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Sphinx Academy
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 8-12
1591 Winchester Road, Suite #101
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 293-5350
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
423 West Short Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-9257
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
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: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Trinity Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-5
409 W Pike St
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-0135
Rank: #2929.
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: NS-12
420 Lily School Road
Lily, KY 40740
(606) 261-7926
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
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: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Crescent Ridge Academy
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Montessori School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-3
2625 Anderson Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-3725
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Holy Trinity Parish School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
423 Cherrywood Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Nur Islamic School Of Louisville
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
6500 Six Mile Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 459-9447
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Providence Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-12
172 Southgate Dr
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 868-9393
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
St. Aloysius Elementary School
(Catholic)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
122 Mt. Mercy Drive
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8516
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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 82% for 2025-26.
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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