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Boone County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 1,595 students in Boone County, KY (there are 32 public schools, serving 22,237 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).

The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.

44% of private schools in Boone County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 15
# Students Served: 1,595
Average Tuition: $7,384
Average Class Size: 14 students
% Students of Color: 11%
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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 15
# Students Served: 1,595
Average Tuition: $7,384
Average Class Size: 14 students
% Students of Color: 11%
View Boone County, KY School Trends

Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

102 Teachers

5,893 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Boone County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	16:1	12:1	11:1
2024	16:1	12:1	11:1
2023	15:1	12:1	11:1
2022	14:1	12:1	11:1
2021	14:1	13:1	11:1
2020	14:1	13:1	12:1
2019	15:1	12:1	12:1
2018	15:1	12:1	12:1
2017	18:1	13:1	12:1
2016	19:1	13:1	12:1
2015	20:1	13:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

95%

73%

Average Class Size

14 students

16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,384

$8,569

Average Summer Program Cost

$205

Average % on Financial Aid

10%

28%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

$4,281

Average Acceptance Rate

99%

89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51

0.49

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Boone County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	0.51	0.49	0.65
2024	0.51	0.48	0.65
2023	0.48	0.46	0.65
2022	0.35	0.45	0.64
2021	0.34	0.44	0.64
2020	0.34	0.45	0.64
2019	0.36	0.42	0.63
2018	0.36	0.42	0.63
2017	0.33	0.40	0.61
2016	0.30	0.39	0.61
2015	0.40	0.40	0.61

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# American Indian Students

1 Student

114 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

25 Students

1,488 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Boone County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	2%	2%	5%
2024	2%	2%	5%
2023	2%	3%	5%
2022	1%	3%	4%
2021	2%	2%	4%
2020	2%	3%	4%
2019	2%	2%	4%
2018	2%	2%	4%
2017	1%	2%	4%
2016	1%	2%	4%
2015	1%	3%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

8 Students

1,870 Students

% Hispanic Students

<1%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Boone County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2023	1%	2%	9%
2022	1%	2%	8%
2021	1%	2%	9%
2020	1%	2%	9%
2019	2%	2%	8%
2018	2%	2%	8%
2017	2%	2%	8%
2016	2%	2%	8%
2015	3%	1%	8%

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# Black Students

52 Students

2,119 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Boone County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	3%	3%	7%
2024	3%	3%	7%
2023	2%	3%	8%
2022	1%	2%	7%
2021	1%	3%	7%
2020	1%	2%	8%
2019	1%	3%	7%
2018	1%	3%	7%
2017	2%	2%	7%
2016	2%	2%	7%
2015	2%	2%	8%

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# White Students

1,054 Students

46,820 Students

% White Students

63%

68%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Boone County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	63%	68%	52%
2024	63%	68%	52%
2023	66%	70%	52%
2022	79%	71%	54%
2021	79%	72%	54%
2020	79%	71%	54%
2019	78%	74%	56%
2018	78%	74%	56%
2017	80%	75%	58%
2016	83%	76%	58%
2015	76%	75%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

0 Students

147 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

540 Students

16,681 Students

% of Others Students

32%

24%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Boone County Average	Kentucky (KY) Average	National Average
2025	32%	24%	26%
2024	32%	24%	26%
2023	29%	22%	25%
2022	18%	22%	25%
2021	17%	21%	25%
2020	17%	22%	24%
2019	17%	19%	24%
2018	17%	19%	23%
2017	15%	19%	22%
2016	12%	18%	22%
2015	18%	19%	21%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

1 extracurriculars

9 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

4 sports

8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Boone County, KY?

The private schools in Boone County, KY include Saint Joseph Academy, St. Paul School, and Christian Care Center & Kindergarten.

How many private schools are located in Boone County?

15 private schools are located in Boone County.

How diverse are private schools in Boone County?

Boone County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.

What percentage of students in Boone County go to private school?

7% of all K-12 students in Boone County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Boone County?

44% of private schools in Boone County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Which private schools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private schools in Boone County include: Immaculate Heart Of Mary vs. St. Paul School, Saint Joseph Academy vs. St. Paul School

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