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Bourbon County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 73 students in Bourbon County, KY (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,421 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Bourbon County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bourbon County Private Schools (2026-27)

Forest Hill Military Academy Photo
Forest Hill Military Academy
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 5
Military School
1122 Main St
Millersburg, KY 40348
(859) 484-2100
(2)
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Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students
Catholic
1121 Main St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-3815
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
73 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
73%
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,968
$8,569
Average % on Financial Aid
58%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
$4,281

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.49
# American Indian Students
0 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
12 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
10%
3%
# White Students
75 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
63%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
28 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
23%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bourbon County, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Bourbon County, KY include Forest Hill Military Academy and St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Bourbon County?
2 private schools are located in Bourbon County.
What percentage of students in Bourbon County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Bourbon County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bourbon County?
50% of private schools in Bourbon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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