The average private high school acceptance rate in Kentucky is 89% per year (2024).
The most selective school in Kentucky is Highlands Latin School, with an acceptance rate of 37%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 37%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 89%
Most Selective Private High Schools in Kentucky (2024)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 37%
Grades: K-12
10901 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 742-4789
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 742-4789
Rank: #22.
The Piarist School![The Piarist School Photo The Piarist School Photo]()
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Special Program Emphasis (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: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 6-12
5801 Beattyville Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5422
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5422
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
11 Mulberry Street
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 847-4111
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 847-4111
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
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: #5 - 75. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 8-12
1591 Winchester Road, Suite #101
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 309-6372
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 309-6372
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
11508 Main Street
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7090
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7090
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: NS-12
420 Lily School Road
Lily, KY 40740
(606) 261-7926
Lily, KY 40740
(606) 261-7926
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
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.]()
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(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: #9 - 119. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2780 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-0503
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-0503
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Valiant Christian Academy![Valiant Christian Academy Photo Valiant Christian Academy Photo]()
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(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
5627 New Cut Rd
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-0080
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-0080
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
1594 Oil City Road
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 861-5414
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 861-5414
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: K-12
2500 Amsterdam Road
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 331-6333
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 331-6333
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
5955 Taylor Mill Road
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9201
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9201
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
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: #14 - 1614. - 16.
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" 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"]()
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(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
7711 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 231-6266
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 231-6266
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
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
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Covington Catholic High School![Covington Catholic High School Photo - A two-time National Blue Ribbon School, Covington Catholic High School's Mission is to "embrace the gospel message of Jesus Christ in order to educate young men spiritually, academically, physically and socially." Covington Catholic High School Photo - A two-time National Blue Ribbon School, Covington Catholic High School's Mission is to "embrace the gospel message of Jesus Christ in order to educate young men spiritually, academically, physically and socially."]()
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All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1600 Dixie Highway
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-2247
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-2247
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Newport Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 9-12
13 Carothers Rd
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0001
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0001
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
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. 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.]()
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(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 9-12
4011 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 893-7625
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 893-7625
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kentucky average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Kentucky average private high schools acceptance rate is 89% for 2024.
What are the most selective private high schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked private high schools in Kentucky include Highlands Latin School, The Piarist School and Oakdale Christian Academy.
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