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Best Barren County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 131 students in Barren County, KY (there are 19 public schools, serving 7,883 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private schools in Barren County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Barren County (2026-27)

Canaanland Christian School Photo
Canaanland Christian School
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1594 Oil City Road
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 861-5414
(8)
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Map of Glasgow Christian Academy
Glasgow Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
600 Old Cavalry Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-7729
(1)
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Map of Monroe County Mennonite School
Monroe County Mennonite School
Gr: 1-8 | 12 students
Mennonite
14308 Tompkinsville Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 427-3466
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Map of Montessori Academy Of Glasgow
Montessori Academy Of Glasgow
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Montessori School
100 Montessori Way
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-9440
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBarren County Total Schools
20254
20244
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
131 Students
71,944 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBarren County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202544206179
202444197172
202344193174
202275210185
202175204180
202075192171
201975204175
201875202172
201781214180
201681209178
201581182167
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% Average Students of Color
18%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBarren County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202518%13%34%
202418%12%34%
20235%11%33%
20229%11%33%
20219%11%32%
20209%10%32%
20196%9%31%
20186%9%31%
20173%15%32%
20168%14%32%
20158%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBarren County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20258:112:111:1
20248:112:111:1
20239:112:111:1
20227:112:111:1
20217:113:111:1
20207:113:112:1
20197:112:112:1
20187:112:112:1
20178:113:112:1
201611:113:112:1
201511:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
73%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2024-2025)

YearBarren County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202550%72%55%
202450%72%54%
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Average Class Size
9 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearBarren County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202591615
202491515
202391615
202291615
202191615
202091515
201991515
201891615
201791515
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Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearBarren County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025262626
2024262526
2023262526
2022262526
2021262526
2020262525
2019262525
2018262525
2017262525
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,476
$10,325

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearBarren County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025$3,476$10,410$15,012
2024$3,476$7,395$13,254
2023$4,500$7,255$12,626
2022$4,500$7,105$12,187
2021$4,500$7,072$11,800
2020$4,500$6,947$11,512
2019$4,500$6,838$11,293
2018$4,500$6,369$11,017
2017$4,500$6,394$10,708
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Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearBarren County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202598%85%81%
202498%93%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearBarren County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20250.560.490.65
20240.560.480.65
20230.510.460.65
20220.450.450.64
20210.450.440.64
20200.450.450.64
20190.400.420.63
20180.400.420.63
20170.440.400.61
20160.440.390.61
20150.440.400.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBarren County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
11 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBarren County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20258%3%9%
20248%3%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%1%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBarren County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20231%3%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%2%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
43 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
33%
68%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBarren County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202533%68%52%
202433%68%52%
202342%70%52%
202270%71%54%
202170%72%54%
202070%71%54%
201974%74%56%
201874%74%56%
201770%75%58%
201670%76%58%
201570%75%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
75 Students
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
57%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBarren County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202557%24%26%
202457%24%26%
202356%22%25%
202226%22%25%
202126%21%25%
202026%22%24%
201922%19%24%
201822%19%23%
201726%19%22%
201626%18%22%
201526%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Barren County, KY?
4 private schools are located in Barren County, KY.
What percentage of students in Barren County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Barren County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Barren County?
75% of private schools in Barren County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Baptist).
Which private schools in Barren County are often viewed compared to one another?

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