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Best Bell County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 369 students in Bell County, KY (there are 18 public schools, serving 4,144 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 69%, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Bell County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of God and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Bell County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Red Bird Christian School
Red Bird Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Christian
15420 Highway 66
Beverly, KY 40913
(606) 598-2416
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Map of Fonde Christian Academy
Fonde Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 34 students
Church of God
257 Fonde Christian Academy Rd
Frakes, KY 40940
(606) 786-8089
(1)
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Map of Gateway Christian School
Gateway Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 172 students
Baptist
1110 N 25th St
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 248-0557
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Bell County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Julian School
St. Julian School
Gr: PK-6 | 30 students
Catholic
116 E Chester Ave
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 248-8309
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBell County Total Schools
20253
20243
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
369 Students
71,944 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025123206179
2024123197172
2023108193174
2022133210185
2021133204180
2020133192171
2019131204175
2018131202172
2017124214180
2016124209178
2015124182167
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% Average Students of Color
10%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202510%13%34%
202410%12%34%
202310%11%33%
202210%11%33%
202110%11%32%
202010%10%32%
20199%9%31%
20189%9%31%
201739%15%32%
201639%14%32%
201539%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
40 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201714:113:112:1
201614:113:112:1
201514:113:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$10,325

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025$5,000$10,410$15,012
2023$2,000$7,255$12,626
2022$2,000$7,105$12,187
2021$2,000$7,072$11,800
2020$2,000$6,947$11,512
2019$2,000$6,838$11,293
2018$2,000$6,369$11,017
2017$2,000$6,394$10,708
2016$2,000$5,871$10,356
2015$2,000$5,993$9,939
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Average Acceptance Rate
69%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearBell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20250.430.490.65
20240.430.480.65
20230.440.460.65
20220.390.450.64
20210.390.440.64
20200.390.450.64
20190.400.420.63
20180.400.420.63
20170.280.400.61
20160.280.390.61
20150.280.400.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
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
2 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
26 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
7%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20257%3%7%
20247%3%7%
20236%3%8%
20227%2%7%
20217%3%7%
20207%2%8%
20195%3%7%
20185%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
270 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
73%
68%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202573%68%52%
202473%68%52%
202372%70%52%
202276%71%54%
202176%72%54%
202076%71%54%
201976%74%56%
201876%74%56%
201784%75%58%
201684%76%58%
201584%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
71 Students
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
19%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202519%24%26%
202419%24%26%
202321%22%25%
202215%22%25%
202115%21%25%
202015%22%24%
201917%19%24%
201817%19%23%
201713%19%22%
201613%18%22%
201513%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bell County, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Bell County, KY is Red Bird Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Bell County?
3 private schools are located in Bell County.
What percentage of students in Bell County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Bell County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bell County?
100% of private schools in Bell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of God and Baptist).
Which private schools in Bell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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