Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked KY School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Bethabara Baptist Church
About the School
- Bethabara Baptist Church in Philpot, KY serves 6 students from kindergarten through 2nd grade in a rural setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 with 2 teachers supporting its co–educational elementary program.
- Founded in 1844, Bethabara Baptist Church is among the oldest private schools in Kentucky by founding date.
- The student body includes 16.67% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this small rural school.
- Affiliated with the Baptist denomination, the school offers a religious–based education focused on early elementary grades.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked KY School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Bethabara Baptist Church ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 13%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethabara Baptist Church's ranking?
Bethabara Baptist Church ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Bethabara Baptist Church?
The application deadline for Bethabara Baptist Church is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Bethabara Baptist Church is Owensboro Catholic High School (8.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Heritage Christian School (4.5 miles away)
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Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Christian
3585 Thruston Dermont Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 685-4002
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1401b Spring Bank Dr Ste 4
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 689-1402
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Catholic
10521 Franklin St
Whitesville, KY 42378
(270) 233-5253
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: 4-6 | 308 students
Catholic
525 E 23rd St
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 683-6989
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Catholic
9546 Highway 144
Philpot, KY 42366
(270) 281-5526
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1524 W Parrish Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-3215
Distance: 20.1 mi
Gr: 5-11 | 5 students
Baptist
117 S 2nd St
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-1190
Distance: 26.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Baptist
6700 South Hwy 261
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-0061
Distance: 28.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students
Christian
4544 Old S.R. 261
Newburgh, IN 47629
(812) 842-0455
Distance: 30.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
14457 South Highway 259
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 257-8330
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Christian
3585 Thruston Dermont Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 685-4002
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1401b Spring Bank Dr Ste 4
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 689-1402
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Catholic
10521 Franklin St
Whitesville, KY 42378
(270) 233-5253
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: 4-6 | 308 students
Catholic
525 E 23rd St
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 683-6989
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Catholic
9546 Highway 144
Philpot, KY 42366
(270) 281-5526
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Christian
3585 Thruston Dermont Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 685-4002
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1401b Spring Bank Dr Ste 4
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 689-1402
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Catholic
10521 Franklin St
Whitesville, KY 42378
(270) 233-5253
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Catholic
9546 Highway 144
Philpot, KY 42366
(270) 281-5526
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Catholic
547 Elm St
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2501
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Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
640 Main St
Sacramento, KY 42372
(270) 736-2343
Sacramento, KY 42372
(270) 736-2343
8927.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
West Louisville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8400 Hwy 56
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7650
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7650
8927.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Yankeetown Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7422 Yankeetown Rd
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-8500
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-8500
8927.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
755 Main St
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-3264
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-3264
8927.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Mclean County Alternative Center
Alternative School
310 West 7th Street
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5257
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5257
8928 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
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