For the 2025 school year, there are 28 blue ribbon private preschools serving 12,895 students in Kentucky.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Kentucky include St. Cecilia Catholic School, Trinity Christian Academy, and Christian Academy Of Louisville English Campus.
The average tuition cost is $6,354, which is lower than the Kentucky private preschool average tuition cost of $11,477.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Kentucky Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3900 Rapid Run Drive
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 271-0079
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 271-0079
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
412 Cochran Road
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 266-5641
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 266-5641
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2005, 2017 Tuition listed
700 S English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
Gr: PK-12 | 1,765 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 Blue Ribbon year: 2010, 2020 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
233 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 736-1000
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 736-1000
Gr: NS-12 | 479 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
322 Cannons Ln
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-7700
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-7700
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Blue Ribbon year: 2007, 2014
Holy Trinity Parish School
(Catholic)
423 Cherrywood Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
Gr: PK-8 | 769 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 2007, 2017 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
(Catholic)
5876 Veterans Way
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 689-4303
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 689-4303
Gr: PK-8 | 424 students Blue Ribbon year: 2006
605 Hill N Dale Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
Gr: PK-8 | 467 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Lourdes School![Our Lady Of Lourdes School Photo - Our Lady of Lourdes, where we inspire faith and prepare for success.]( "Our Lady Of Lourdes School Photo - Our Lady of Lourdes, where we inspire faith and prepare for success.")
(Catholic)
510 Breckenridge Ln
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-5122
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-5122
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Blue Ribbon year: 2018
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
1800 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-2850
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-2850
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students Blue Ribbon year: 2014, 2020
St. Albert The Great School![St. Albert The Great School Photo]( "St. Albert The Great School Photo")
(Catholic)
1395 Girard Dr
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-1804
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-1804
Gr: NS-8 | 739 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 13 Blue Ribbon year: 2004, 2015, 2024 Tuition listed
122 Mt. Mercy Drive
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8516
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8516
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 2014, 2020 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Cecilia Catholic School![St. Cecilia Catholic School Photo]( "St. Cecilia Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
5313 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4313
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4313
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Blue Ribbon year: 2018 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Of Assisi School![St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo]( "St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo")
(Catholic)
1938 Alfresco Pl
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 459-3088
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 459-3088
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Blue Ribbon year: 2016, 2022
3825 Dixie Hwy
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2551
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2551
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Blue Ribbon year: 2016
St. James Catholic School![St. James Catholic School Photo - A Tradition of Faith, Excellence, Community]( "St. James Catholic School Photo - A Tradition of Faith, Excellence, Community")
(Catholic)
401 Robinbrooke Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-7011
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-7011
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
2474 Lorraine Ct
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 578-2742
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 578-2742
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Sports: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2006, 2017 Tuition listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
320 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-5994
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-5994
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Avg. class size: 20 students Blue Ribbon year: 2017
9 S Jefferson St
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9539
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9539
Gr: PK-8 | 504 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2016
1000 N Beckley Station Rd
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-7083
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-7083
Gr: PK-8 | 665 students Blue Ribbon year: 2014
2131 Lancashire Ave
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 456-1541
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 456-1541
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students Avg. class size: 15 students Blue Ribbon year: 2003, 2020 Tuition listed
St. Therese School
(Catholic)
2516 Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0449
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0449
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Blue Ribbon year: 2022 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas School![St. Thomas School Photo - St. Thomas School, extraordinary academic excellence achieved by all.]( "St. Thomas School Photo - St. Thomas School, extraordinary academic excellence achieved by all.")
(Catholic)
428 South Fort Thomas Avenue
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 572-4641
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 572-4641
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2006, 2019 Tuition listed
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
423 West Short Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-9257
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-9257
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ascenson
(Catholic)
4600 Lynnbrook Drive
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 451-2535
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 451-2535
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition listed
Highland Presbyterian Nursery And Weekday School![Highland Presbyterian Nursery And Weekday School Photo - Highland Presbyterian Church Nursery & Weekday School: A place where children think reflectively, interact respectfully and discover the world around them with wonder and joy.]( "Highland Presbyterian Nursery And Weekday School Photo - Highland Presbyterian Church Nursery & Weekday School: A place where children think reflectively, interact respectfully and discover the world around them with wonder and joy.")
Daycare / Preschool
1011 Cherokee Road
Louisville, KY 40204
(150) 245-6699
Louisville, KY 40204
(150) 245-6699
Gr: PK-K | 205 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Dominic School
(Catholic)
309 W Main St
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-7165
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-7165
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Blue Ribbon year: 2019
Seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
1740 Summerhill Dr
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 273-7827
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 273-7827
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Blue Ribbon year: 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Kentucky?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Kentucky include St. Cecilia Catholic School, Trinity Christian Academy, and Christian Academy Of Louisville English Campus.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Kentucky?
28 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Kentucky.
How much do blue ribbon private preschools cost in Kentucky?
The average tuition cost is $6,354, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $11,477.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in Kentucky?
Kentucky blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
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