For the 2026 school year, there are 14 alternative private schools serving 1,120 students in Kentucky.
The top-ranked alternative private school in Kentucky is Academy For Individual Excellence.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top-Ranked Kentucky Alternative Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3101 Bluebird Ln
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-6187
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-6187
Gr: PK-12 | 369 students
Appalachian Challenge Academy
Alternative School
465 Grays Dr
Grays Knob, KY 40829
(502) 607-5993
Grays Knob, KY 40829
(502) 607-5993
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
Churchill Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
1411 Saint Johns Lane
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 635-3829
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 635-3829
Gr: 1-8 | 37 students
The David School
Alternative School (Christian)
352 Success Bound Rd
David, KY 41616
(606) 886-8374
David, KY 41616
(606) 886-8374
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students
East End Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
109 N 9th St
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270) 239-1202
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270) 239-1202
Gr: PK-11 | 28 students
Faith Hills Christian School
Alternative School (Mennonite)
185 Faith Hills Church Rd
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 359-3796
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 359-3796
Gr: 1-9 | 30 students
Grace Academy Of Creative Learning
Alternative School (Christian)
30 Shorthill Lane
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-3469
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-3469
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
6065 Manitou Road
Madisonville, KY 42441
(270) 249-6472
Madisonville, KY 42441
(270) 249-6472
Gr: NS
Our Lady Of The Rosary
Alternative School (Catholic)
972 Bloomfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-1338
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-1338
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
The Provision School & Family Counseling Center
Alternative School (Christian)
128 Dennis Dr
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 396-0644
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 396-0644
Gr: 2-12 | 26 students
Spencer Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
5720 Taylorsville Rd
Fisherville, KY 40023
(502) 477-9617
Fisherville, KY 40023
(502) 477-9617
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
1591 Winchester Road, Suite #101
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 293-5350
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 293-5350
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Union Pointe Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
642 Mount Zion Rd
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 538-3927
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 538-3927
Gr: 1-12 | 58 students
Victory Christian Academy
Alternative School
130 Hunter Ct , Ste A
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 904-2684
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 904-2684
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private schools in Kentucky?
The top-ranked alternative private schools in Kentucky is Academy For Individual Excellence.
How many alternative private schools are located in Kentucky?
14 alternative private schools are located in Kentucky.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Kentucky?
Kentucky alternative private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
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