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Bell County Private Schools

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 89%.
100% of private schools in Bell County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of God and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
# Students
369 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
40 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$8,569
Average Acceptance Rate
69%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.49
# American Indian Students
0 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
26 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
7%
3%
# White Students
270 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
73%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
71 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
19%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

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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