Top 20 Best Kentucky Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 28 blue ribbon private preschools serving 12,961 students in Kentucky.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Kentucky include Trinity Christian Academy, Francis Parker School of Louisville and St. Cecilia Continuation School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is same as the Kentucky private preschool average acceptance rate of 96%.
93% of blue ribbon private preschools in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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 (2024)

School
Location
Students
Year
Trinity Christian Academy
Trinity Christian Academy Photo
(1)
3900 Rapid Run Drive
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 271-0079
434 students
Year: n/a
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
(3)
412 Cochran Road
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 266-5641
478 students
Year: 2005, 2017
700 S English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
1,765 students
Year: 2010, 2020
Francis Parker School of Louisville
Francis Parker School of Louisville Photo
Alternative School
233 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 736-1000
479 students
Year: n/a
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
322 Cannons Ln
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-7700
408 students
Year: 2007, 2014
Holy Trinity Parish School
(Catholic)
423 Cherrywood Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 897-2785
686 students
Year: 2007, 2017
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
(Catholic)
5876 Veterans Way
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 689-5010
409 students
Year: 2006
Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School
Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School Photo - Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School is a National Blue Ribbon school and one of the best private schools in Lexington! We are Preschool (age 2 yrs.) through 8th grade Catholic school with a focus on the whole student; mind, body and spirt. Schedule a personal tour to learn about our MQHR School family, (859) 277-3030.
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(3)
605 Hill N Dale Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
448 students
Year: 2011
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
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
414 students
Year: 2018
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
1800 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-2850
446 students
Year: 2014, 2020
St. Albert The Great School
St. Albert The Great School Photo
(Catholic)
1395 Girard Dr
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-1804
699 students
Year: 2004, 2015
Saint Aloysius School
(Catholic)
(5)
122 Mt. Mercy Drive
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8516
417 students
Year: 2014, 2020
St. Cecilia Continuation School
St. Cecilia Continuation School Photo
(Catholic)
5313 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4214
288 students
Year: 2018
St. Gabriel School
(Catholic)
(2)
5503 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 239-5535
716 students
Year: 2015
St. Henry School
(Catholic)
(1)
3825 Dixie Hwy
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2551
385 students
Year: 2016
St. James Catholic School
(Catholic)
401 Robinbrooke Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-7011
380 students
Year: 2012
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
2474 Lorraine Ct
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 578-2742
363 students
Year: 2006, 2017
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
320 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-5994
432 students
Year: 2017
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
9 S Jefferson St
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9539
481 students
Year: 2016
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
(1)
1000 N Beckley Station Rd
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-7083
611 students
Year: 2014
St. Paul School
(Catholic)
(1)
7303 Dixie Hwy
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 647-4070
370 students
Year: 2014
2131 Lancashire Ave
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 456-1541
395 students
Year: 2003, 2020
St. Thomas School
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
255 students
Year: 2006, 2019
Seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
1740 Summerhill Dr
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 273-7827
301 students
Year: 2012
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
423 West Short Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-9257
270 students
Year: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
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.
Daycare / Preschool
1011 Cherokee Road
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 456-6991
163 students
Year: n/a
St. Dominic School
(Catholic)
309 W Main St
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-7165
221 students
Year: 2019
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
1938 Alfresco Pl
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 459-3088
247 students
Year: 2016, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Kentucky?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Kentucky include Trinity Christian Academy, Francis Parker School of Louisville and St. Cecilia Continuation School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Kentucky?
28 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Kentucky.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in Kentucky?
Kentucky blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
93% of blue ribbon private preschools in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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