For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 49 students in Bracken County, KY (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,470 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Bracken County, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Bracken County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Bracken County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Augustine School
(Catholic)
203 E 4th St
Augusta, KY 41002
(606) 756-3229
Augusta, KY 41002
(606) 756-3229
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This County (Bracken County)
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
49 Students
71,910 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
13%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
4 Teachers
5,933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,489 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
2,122 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
25 Students
46,845 Students
% White Students
51%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
22 Students
16,651 Students
% of Others Students
45%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Bracken County, KY?
1 private schools are located in Bracken County, KY.
What percentage of students in Bracken County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Bracken County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bracken County?
100% of private schools in Bracken County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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