Private School Review - Established 2003
Bethlehem High School/diocese Top 3 · Oldest Founding Date (KY)
Bluegrass Christian Academy

Bardstown Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,020 students in Bardstown, KY, 15% of all K-12 students in Bardstown, KY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Bardstown, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,020
  • Average Tuition: $8,000
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 6%
  • View Bardstown, KY School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,020
  • Average Tuition: $8,000
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 6%
  • View Bardstown, KY School Trends

Top Ranked Bardstown Private Schools (2026-27)

Bethlehem High School/diocese Photo
Bethlehem High School/diocese
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
309 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 827-3431
View Profile
Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
320 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-5994
View Profile
Bluegrass Christian Academy Photo
Bluegrass Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
2580 Springfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-3900
View Profile
Map of Nelson County Baptist School
Nelson County Baptist School
Gr: K-12 | 74 students
Baptist
55 Lutheran Church Rd
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-0117
View Profile
Map of Our Lady Of The Rosary
Our Lady Of The Rosary
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
972 Bloomfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-1338
View Profile
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bardstown, Kentucky

Bardstown, Kentucky Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Unitas Honor Academy
Unitas Honor Academy
Gr: 5-10 | 9 students
Christian
112 S Elm Grove Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 264-7683
View Profile

Bardstown, KY Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,020
Students
$8,000
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Download town snapshot: CSV | XML | JSON Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission.
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bardstown)
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
1,020 Students
71,938 Students
% Students of Color
6%
13%
0.36
0.49
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
114 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
15 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
798 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
78%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
164 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
16%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
45 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$8,569
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
28%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bardstown, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Bardstown, KY include Bethlehem High School/diocese and St. Joseph School.
How many private schools are located in Bardstown?
5 private schools are located in Bardstown.
How diverse are private schools in Bardstown?
Bardstown private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of students in Bardstown go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Bardstown are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bardstown?
100% of private schools in Bardstown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Bardstown are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

Should Your Child Stay at the Same Private School K–12?
Should Your Child Stay at the Same Private School K–12?
Explore whether your child should attend the same private school from kindergarten through graduation, weighing academic continuity, friendships, changing needs, tuition costs, and opportunities at different educational stages.
When Your Child's Closest Friends Leave Private School
When Your Child's Closest Friends Leave Private School
Learn how to support your child when close friends leave private school, manage loneliness, maintain friendships, encourage new connections, recognize emotional challenges, and decide when additional school support is needed.
When Your Child Doesn't Connect With Their Teacher
When Your Child Doesn't Connect With Their Teacher
Discover when parents should intervene if their child struggles to connect with a private school teacher, including warning signs, communication strategies, classroom concerns, and practical steps toward improving relationships.
Area schools map

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (KY):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA:

Most Popular Articles

Private School Governance Structures Explained
Private School Governance Structures Explained
 What is AP?
What is AP?
School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category

More Articles

Why Private School
High School
COVID-19
Opinion
Jobs in Private Schools