The average private high school acceptance rate in Kentucky is 81% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Kentucky is June Buchanan School, with an acceptance rate of 7%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 7%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 78%
Most Selective Private High 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
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-6108
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 6-12
1122 Main St
Millersburg, KY 40348
(859) 484-2100
Millersburg, KY 40348
(859) 484-2100
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mercy Academy![Mercy Academy Photo - Mercy offers 14 sports over three seasons for our girls to participate in. Many have try-outs and some are no-cut teams. We also offer intramural sports. Our volleyball team finished the 2008 season as state champions and ranked in the top 3 in the nation.]( "Mercy Academy Photo - Mercy offers 14 sports over three seasons for our girls to participate in. Many have try-outs and some are no-cut teams. We also offer intramural sports. Our volleyball team finished the 2008 season as state champions and ranked in the top 3 in the nation.")
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
5801 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 671-2010
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 671-2010
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 37%
Grades: K-12
10901 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 742-4789
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 742-4789
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
700 S English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
2480 Three Springs Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 780-6100
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 780-6100
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
The Piarist School![The Piarist School Photo]( "The Piarist School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-12
7279 S Ky Route 321
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-1967
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-1967
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-12
1730 Destiny Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 782-9552
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 782-9552
Rank: #99.
Presentation Academy![Presentation Academy Photo]( "Presentation Academy Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 9-12
861 S 4th St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-5935
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-5935
Rank: #1010.
Red Bird Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Grades: PK-12
15420 Highway 66
Beverly, KY 40913
(606) 598-2416
Beverly, KY 40913
(606) 598-2416
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 7-12
5801 Beattyville Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5123
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5123
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
4238 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 893-0433
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 893-0433
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
331 Ash Avenue
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 243-0404
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 243-0404
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
St. Mary School System
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Carter Christian Academy![Carter Christian Academy Photo]( "Carter Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
3547 Hwy 773
Hitchins, KY 41146
(606) 475-1919
Hitchins, KY 41146
(606) 475-1919
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
450 W Reynolds Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
11 Mulberry Street
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 847-4111
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 847-4111
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
73 Schoolhouse Road
South Portsmouth, KY 41174
(606) 932-3007
South Portsmouth, KY 41174
(606) 932-3007
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
St. Xavier High School
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
1609 Poplar Level Rd
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 637-4712
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 637-4712
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Sphinx Academy
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 8-12
1591 Winchester Road, Suite #101
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 293-5350
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 293-5350
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
11508 Main Street
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7090
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7090
Rank: #2222.
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: NS-12
420 Lily School Road
Lily, KY 40740
(606) 261-7926
Lily, KY 40740
(606) 261-7926
Rank: #2323.
St. Henry District High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Grades: 9-12
3755 Scheben Dr
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 525-0255
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 525-0255
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Christian Fellowship School![Christian Fellowship School Photo - Equipping a generation to impact the world.]( "Christian Fellowship School Photo - Equipping a generation to impact the world.")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
1343 Us Highway 68 E
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8377
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8377
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2780 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-0503
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-0503
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Valiant Christian Academy![Valiant Christian Academy Photo]( "Valiant Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
5627 New Cut Rd
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-0080
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-0080
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
1594 Oil City Road
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 861-5414
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 861-5414
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Covington Latin School![Covington Latin School Photo - Achieve Here. Excel Here. Belong Here.]( "Covington Latin School Photo - Achieve Here. Excel Here. Belong Here.")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: 7-12
21 East 11th Street
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Evangel Christian School
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: K-12
3728 Taylorsville Road
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 968-7744
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 968-7744
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: K-12
2500 Amsterdam Road
Villa Hills, KY 41017
(859) 331-6333
Villa Hills, KY 41017
(859) 331-6333
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
5955 Taylor Mill Road
Covington, KY 41015
(859) 356-9201
Covington, KY 41015
(859) 356-9201
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Lexington Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: 9-12
2250 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-7183
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-7183
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
7711 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 439-6815
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 439-6815
Rank: #34 - 4034. - 40.
Bethlehem High School/diocese![Bethlehem High School/diocese Photo]( "Bethlehem High School/diocese Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 9-12
309 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 827-3431
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 827-3431
Rank: #34 - 4034. - 40.
Bishop Brossart High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 9-12
4 Grove St
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2108
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2108
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kentucky average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Kentucky average private high schools acceptance rate is 81% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private high schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked private high schools in Kentucky include June Buchanan School, Forest Hill Military Academy and Mercy Academy.
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