The average private preschool acceptance rate in Kentucky is 87% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Kentucky is June Buchanan School, with an acceptance rate of 7%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 7%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 82%
Most Selective Private Preschools 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
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-6108
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bethany Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
17 Bethany Cir
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6353
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6353
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
St. Edward School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
9610 Sue Helen Dr
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-6633
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-6633
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
700 S English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
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: #4 - 64. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-5
4200 Lime Kiln Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-6904
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-6904
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
1050 Lane Allen Road
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-0501
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-0501
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #10 - 1210. - 12.
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: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
450 W Reynolds Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
605 Hill N Dale Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Grades: PK-8
166 Crestwood Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 273-4496
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 273-4496
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
423 West Short Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-9257
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-9257
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Trinity Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-5
409 W Pike St
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-0135
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-0135
Rank: #1616.
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: NS-12
420 Lily School Road
Lily, KY 40740
(606) 261-7926
Lily, KY 40740
(606) 261-7926
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
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: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Holy Trinity Parish School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
423 Cherrywood Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Nur Islamic School Of Louisville
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
6500 Six Mile Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 459-9447
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 459-9447
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
122 Mt. Mercy Drive
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8516
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8516
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
440 Zorn Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-5262
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-5262
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
5501 New Cut Road
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-8506
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-8506
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2780 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-0503
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-0503
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
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: #2525.
St. James Catholic School![St. James Catholic School Photo - A Tradition of Faith, Excellence, Community]( "St. James Catholic School Photo - A Tradition of Faith, Excellence, Community")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: PK-8
401 Robinbrooke Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-7011
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-7011
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
1594 Oil City Road
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 861-5414
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 861-5414
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Saint Joseph Academy![Saint Joseph Academy Photo]( "Saint Joseph Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: NS-8
48 Needmore St
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-6444
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-6444
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Walnut Hill Day School
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-K
575 Walnut Hill Rd
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 263-2807
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 263-2807
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
5955 Taylor Mill Road
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9201
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9201
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: NS-6
2625 Anderson Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-3725
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-3725
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Good Shepherd Catholic School![Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Good Shepherd Catholic School Putting Christ at the Heart of It All]( "Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Good Shepherd Catholic School Putting Christ at the Heart of It All")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: NS-8
75 Shepherd Way
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 223-5041
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 223-5041
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
St. Edward School![St. Edward School Photo]( "St. Edward School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-5
107 N Walnut Street Bldg B
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2731
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2731
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Versailles Montessori School![Versailles Montessori School Photo]( "Versailles Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: NS-6
480 Pinckard Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-1998
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-1998
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
7711 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 439-6815
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 439-6815
Rank: #35 - 4735. - 47.
Abby's Child Enrichment Center
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: NS
29 Churchill Drive
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-3442
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-3442
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kentucky average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Kentucky average private preschools acceptance rate is 87% for 2025.
What are the most selective private preschools in Kentucky?
The top ranked private preschools in Kentucky include June Buchanan School, Bethany Christian School and St. Edward School.
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