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Bowling Green Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,367 students in Bowling Green, KY, 6% of all K-12 students in Bowling Green, KY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
86% of private schools in Bowling Green, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bowling Green Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bowling Green Christian Academy
Bowling Green Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
Christian
1730 Destiny Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 782-9552
(4)
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Foundation Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 377 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Church of Christ
2480 Three Springs Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 780-6100
(1)
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St. Joseph Interparochial School
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
416 Church Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-1235
(26)
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Holy Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
553 Ashmoor Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-1001
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Legacy Christian Academy of BG
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
1807 Cave Mill Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 781-9077
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Plum Tree Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
436 Plum Springs Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-6980
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Map of Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students
Alternative School
130 Hunter Ct , Ste A
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 904-2684
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Bowling Green, KY Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,367
Students
$5,256
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bowling Green)
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
1,367 Students
71,938 Students
% Students of Color
18%
13%
0.58
0.49
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
66 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
20 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
728 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
53%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
500 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
37%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
89 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
81%
73%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,256
$8,569
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
28%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
55%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bowling Green, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Bowling Green, KY include Foundation Christian Academy, St. Joseph Interparochial School, and Bowling Green Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Bowling Green?
7 private schools are located in Bowling Green.
How diverse are private schools in Bowling Green?
Bowling Green private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of students in Bowling Green go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Bowling Green are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bowling Green?
86% of private schools in Bowling Green are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Bowling Green are often viewed compared to one another?

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