The average private preschool in Kentucky was founded around 1967 (2025-26).
The oldest private preschool in Kentucky is Christian Care Center & Kindergarten, founded in 1831.
Year Founded Range: 1831
1948
Avg. Year Founded: 1901
Oldest Private Preschools in Kentucky (2025-26)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Christian Care Center & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Founding Date: 1831
Grades: PK-K
300 Main Street
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 647-5005
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 647-5005
Rank: #22.
Middletown Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Disciples of Christ)
Founding Date: 1836
Grades: PK-K
500 N Watterson Trl
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7971
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7971
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1854
Grades: PK-12
194 N Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-1361
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-1361
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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)
Founding Date: 1860
Grades: NS-8
75 Shepherd Way
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 223-5041
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 223-5041
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
St. Patrick School![St. Patrick School Photo - During Catholic Schools Week students attended mass with Bishop Foys in Covington.]( "St. Patrick School Photo - During Catholic Schools Week students attended mass with Bishop Foys in Covington.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1860
Grades: PK-12
318 Limestone St
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-5949
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-5949
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: PK-8
9 S Jefferson St
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9539
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9539
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1871
Grades: PK-8
122 Mt. Mercy Drive
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8516
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8516
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Holy Trinity Parish School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: PK-8
423 Cherrywood Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: PK-8
2536 South Us Highway 421
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-3570
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-3570
Rank: #1010.
St. Francis Of Assisi School![St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo]( "St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1886
Grades: PK-8
1938 Alfresco Pl
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 459-3088
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 459-3088
Rank: #1111.
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1888
Grades: PK-5
1121 Main St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-3815
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-3815
Rank: #1212.
St. Thomas School![St. Thomas School Photo - St. Thomas School, extraordinary academic excellence achieved by all.]( "St. Thomas School Photo - St. Thomas School, extraordinary academic excellence achieved by all.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: PK-8
428 South Fort Thomas Avenue
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 572-4641
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 572-4641
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Bethany Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-6
17 Bethany Cir
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6353
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6353
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-8
628 2nd St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3425
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3425
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
St. Edward School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-8
9610 Sue Helen Dr
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-6633
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-6633
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-8
6901 Dixie Hwy
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 935-5511
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 935-5511
Rank: #1717.
St. Paul Catholic Continuation School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1906
Grades: PK-8
1812 Saint Paul Rd
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 242-7483
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 242-7483
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-12
2988 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 452-2965
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 452-2965
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-8
416 Church Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-1235
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-1235
Rank: #2020.
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1913
Grades: PK-8
423 West Short Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-9257
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-9257
Rank: #2121.
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1914
Grades: PK-8
1800 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-2850
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-2850
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Emma L Minnis Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1915
Grades: PK-8
1939 Magazine Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 774-2108
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 774-2108
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Founding Date: 1915
Grades: PK-12
2427 Glenmary Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 479-0340
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 479-0340
Rank: #2424.
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1916
Grades: PK-8
2474 Lorraine Ct
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 578-2742
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 578-2742
Rank: #2525.
St. Agatha Academy![St. Agatha Academy Photo - St. Agatha Academy, Winchester, KY: A Vibrant Learning Community Anchored in Christ, Since 1919.]( "St. Agatha Academy Photo - St. Agatha Academy, Winchester, KY: A Vibrant Learning Community Anchored in Christ, Since 1919.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1919
Grades: PK-8
244 S Main St
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6484
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6484
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
St. Cecilia Catholic School![St. Cecilia Catholic School Photo]( "St. Cecilia Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1920
Grades: PK-8
5313 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4313
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4313
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
St. Edward School![St. Edward School Photo]( "St. Edward School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1920
Grades: PK-5
107 N Walnut Street Bldg B
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2731
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2731
Rank: #2828.
Red Bird Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: PK-12
15420 Highway 66
Beverly, KY 40913
(606) 598-2416
Beverly, KY 40913
(606) 598-2416
Rank: #2929.
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: PK-8
350 Samuels Loop
Coxs Creek, KY 40013
(502) 348-9583
Coxs Creek, KY 40013
(502) 348-9583
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: PK-12
8509 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-3727
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-3727
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
St. Therese School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: PK-8
2516 Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0449
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0449
Rank: #3232.
St. Rita Elementary School![St. Rita Elementary School Photo]( "St. Rita Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1928
Grades: PK-8
8709 Preston Hwy
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 969-7067
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 969-7067
Rank: #3333.
St. Dominic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1929
Grades: PK-8
309 W Main St
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-7165
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-7165
Rank: #3434.
Sts Peter & Paul School![Sts Peter & Paul School Photo]( "Sts Peter & Paul School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-8
902 E 9th St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0172
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0172
Rank: #3535.
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-K
115 E Kentucky St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 636-2084
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 636-2084
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kentucky average private preschools founding year?
The Kentucky average private preschools founding year is 1967 for 2025-26.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Kentucky?
The top ranked private preschools in Kentucky include Christian Care Center & Kindergarten, Middletown Christian Preschool & Kindergarten and Sayre School.
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