The average percentage of private high school faculty in Kentucky who have attained an advanced degree is 66% (2025-26).
The private high school in Kentucky with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Covington Latin School, St. Xavier High School, and Villa Madonna Academy, among others each with 95% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 35%
95%
Avg. Advanced Degree: 75%
Kentucky Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025-26)
School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 7-12
21 East 11th Street
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
St. Xavier High School
All-boys (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 9-12
1609 Poplar Level Rd
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 637-4712
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 637-4712
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Trinity High School![Trinity High School Photo - Whatever you're good at, BE GREAT at it here at Trinity! High school is where you explore your passions and grow. Within Trinity's Block Schedule you'll receive a personalized education that will allow you to explore your passions in interactive ways and develop critical thinking skills. Our House System will allow you find where you belong and establish lifelong friends!]( "Trinity High School Photo - Whatever you're good at, BE GREAT at it here at Trinity! High school is where you explore your passions and grow. Within Trinity's Block Schedule you'll receive a personalized education that will allow you to explore your passions in interactive ways and develop critical thinking skills. Our House System will allow you find where you belong and establish lifelong friends!")
All-boys (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 9-12
4011 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-9427
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-9427
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: K-12
2500 Amsterdam Road
Villa Hills, KY 41017
(859) 331-6333
Villa Hills, KY 41017
(859) 331-6333
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-12
5955 Taylor Mill Road
Covington, KY 41015
(859) 356-9201
Covington, KY 41015
(859) 356-9201
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Evangel Christian School
(Assembly of God)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-12
3728 Taylorsville Road
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 968-7744
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 968-7744
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 6-12
1122 Main St
Millersburg, KY 40348
(859) 484-2100
Millersburg, KY 40348
(859) 484-2100
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
The Piarist School![The Piarist School Photo]( "The Piarist School Photo")
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 6-12
7279 S Ky Route 321
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-1967
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-1967
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-12
815 Grand Central Blvd
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 451-1600
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 451-1600
Rank: #1010.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 88%
Grades: PK-12
4100 Springdale Rd
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 423-0440
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 423-0440
Rank: #1111.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 87%
Grades: K-12
4238 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 893-0433
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 893-0433
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: K-12
1730 Destiny Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 782-9552
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 782-9552
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Notre Dame Academy![Notre Dame Academy Photo - Nestled in the hills of Park Hills, Kentucky, Notre Dame Academy has a beautiful and expansive campus.]( "Notre Dame Academy Photo - Nestled in the hills of Park Hills, Kentucky, Notre Dame Academy has a beautiful and expansive campus.")
All-girls (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: 9-12
1699 Hilton Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-1846
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-1846
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Sacred Heart Academy![Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Sacred Heart Academy is part of Sacred Heart Schools, located on the beautiful 48-acre Ursuline campus. All academic and athletic facilities, and the 500-seat Ursuline Arts Center are located on campus.]( "Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Sacred Heart Academy is part of Sacred Heart Schools, located on the beautiful 48-acre Ursuline campus. All academic and athletic facilities, and the 500-seat Ursuline Arts Center are located on campus.")
All-girls (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: 9-12
3175 Lexington Rd
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-6097
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-6097
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Bishop Brossart High School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: 9-12
4 Grove St
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2108
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2108
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
The Frankfort Christian Academy![The Frankfort Christian Academy Photo - The Frankfort Christian Academy]( "The Frankfort Christian Academy Photo - The Frankfort Christian Academy")
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1349A Us Highway 421 S
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-0744
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-0744
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Sphinx Academy
Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: 8-12
1591 Winchester Road, Suite #101
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 293-5350
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 293-5350
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: K-12
11508 Main Street
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7090
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7090
Rank: #1919.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 79%
Grades: PK-12
194 N Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-1361
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-1361
Rank: #2020.
Lexington Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 77%
Grades: 9-12
2250 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-7183
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-7183
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-12
2427 Glenmary Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 479-0340
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 479-0340
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: 7-12
5801 Beattyville Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5123
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5123
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-12
7711 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 439-6815
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 439-6815
Rank: #2424.
Newport Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 72%
Grades: 9-12
13 Carothers Rd
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0001
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0001
Rank: #2525.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 71%
Grades: PK-12
2988 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 452-2965
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 452-2965
Rank: #2626.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: NS-12
233 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 736-1000
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 736-1000
Rank: #2727.
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.\"")
All-boys (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 65%
Grades: 9-12
1600 Dixie Highway
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 240-5441
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 240-5441
Rank: #2828.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 61%
Grades: K-12
10901 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 742-4789
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 742-4789
Rank: #2929.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: PK-12
700 S English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
Rank: #3030.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 56%
Grades: PK-12
3900 Rapid Run Drive
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 271-0079
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 271-0079
Rank: #3131.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 52%
Grades: PK-12
2780 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-0503
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-0503
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: PK-12
1594 Oil City Road
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 861-5414
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 861-5414
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: PK-12
1008 W Cedar St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-8635
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-8635
Rank: #3434.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 36%
Grades: K-12
11 Mulberry Street
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 847-4111
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 847-4111
Rank: #3535.
Cornerstone Christian Academy![Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo]( "Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 35%
Grades: PK-12
3850 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4070
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4070
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average percentage of private high schools faculty in Kentucky who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private high schools faculty in Kentucky who have attained an advanced degree is 66% for 2025-26.
Which private high schools in Kentucky have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private high schools in Kentucky with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Covington Latin School, St. Xavier High School and Trinity High School.
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