For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 all-girls private high schools serving 2,722 students in Kentucky.
The top ranked all-girls private high schools in Kentucky include Sacred Heart Academy, Presentation Academy, and Mercy Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 45%, which is lower than the Kentucky private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of all-girls private high schools in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Learn more about how girls schools work and their benefits.
Top Ranked Kentucky All-Girls Private High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Assumption High School
All-girls (Catholic)
2170 Tyler Ln
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-9551
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-9551
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
Mercy Academy![Mercy Academy Photo - Mercy offers 14 sports over three seasons for our girls to participate in. Many have try-outs and some are no-cut teams. We also offer intramural sports. Our volleyball team finished the 2008 season as state champions and ranked in the top 3 in the nation.]( "Mercy Academy Photo - Mercy offers 14 sports over three seasons for our girls to participate in. Many have try-outs and some are no-cut teams. We also offer intramural sports. Our volleyball team finished the 2008 season as state champions and ranked in the top 3 in the nation.")
All-girls (Catholic)
5801 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 671-2010
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 671-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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)
1699 Hilton Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-1846
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-1846
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Presentation Academy![Presentation Academy Photo]( "Presentation Academy Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
861 S 4th St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-5935
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-5935
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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)
3175 Lexington Rd
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-6097
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-6097
Gr: 9-12 | 774 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked all-girls private high schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked all-girls private high schools in Kentucky include Sacred Heart Academy, Presentation Academy, and Mercy Academy.
How many all-girls private high schools are located in Kentucky?
5 all-girls private high schools are located in Kentucky.
How diverse are all-girls private high schools in Kentucky?
Kentucky all-girls private high schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of all-girls private high schools are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
100% of all-girls private high schools in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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